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Methotrexate

Methotrexate is an antimetabolite drug, which inhibits the growth of some types of cells in the body to help treat many different health conditions. Methotrexate is the generic name of the drug, which may also be available under the brand names Trexall and Rheumatrex. Methotrexate may be prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, several different types of cancer, and other conditions. Methotrexate can cause serious, even life-threatening side effects. Methotrexate is not usually given as a first-line treatment, but used when other drugs don't provide relief of symptoms or treatment of the disease. Since methotrexate can cause a number of harmful side effects, including damage to the liver and kidneys, regular blood tests are usually needed to check for damage.

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Chemothteraputic drugs are not liked by me and I would not recommend to anyone.12/4/2011 at 08:11 PM
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Methotrexate effective, but liver/kidney function needs to be monitored closely given meds for other conditions. Also need a form of folic acid 8-12 hours after the Methotrexate to help offset these detrimental effects. Balancing the need for a higher dose versus the concern of a higher dose is tough and can lead to periods of lesser effectivenes10/31/2011 at 11:39 PM
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Very effective at clearing a great deal of the psoriasis, but the knee pain is getting worse, even in this indian 10/1/2011 at 09:41 AM
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Will be starting this next week.4/28/2011 at 07:13 PM
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I am on 25 mg injections. I know it makes a big difference since I had to go off it once. I am having some problems with my blood work, so I am hoping it gets better. It has really been a good treatment.3/29/2011 at 12:14 PM
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