Methotrexate

Methotrexate 2015-01-22 Person 3 5 0

Methotrexate prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis. Appears to be helping in controlling symptoms.

Methotrexate 2015-01-22 Person 4 5 0

Started with one tablet per week and progressed over a period of several weeks to two tablets taken each Friday I also take two folic acid tablets on the next Monday Blood test were taken once per month but now are only taken every two months

Methotrexate 2009-06-18 Person 3 5 0

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!

Methotrexate 2009-06-17 Person 2 5 0

Not very effective on me at all for PA, nor P. Side effects include fatique, bleeding gums, braindead. lack of concentration etc etc Most days I am unable to function normally and simply sit around waiting for the day to pass, sothat I can sleep with tranquilizers, to rid myself of the pain and side effects. 24/7 pain in most joints with swollen joints and struggling to cope.