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Methotrexate
2009-06-18
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Written by a patient 18th June 2009
Low dosage usage for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Very effective once it had started taking effect which took about 6-8 weeks. Regular blood tests, every 2 weeks, can be a pain but once we found a suitable level of drug to take these are now down to every 4 months. Dramatically reduced the swelling and pain in the all affected joints. Have had to increase dosage twice in 18 months but am still on a low level by comparison. Side effects are OK, last for about 30-60 mins and are managable.
One major problem for me, I will have to come off the drug completely for at least 3 months in order to try for more children. This will mean starting the whole "build up" process again once the wife is pregnant and therefore more blood tests!