Methotrexate Questions (Page 2)

Has anyone gotten headaches from methotrexate?

Hi, I started taking just 5 mg. of methotrexate each week for my Seronegative RA. I only did 2 weeks worth and the doctor asked me to hold off until I get the headaches checked out. I do not have a headache hx. and they started almost immediately after starting. I still have these headaches almost... read more

Does methotrexate contribute to getting yeast infections? I've been taking 6 pills a week for R.A.?

... and I have had 2 yeast infections.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - I've started taking methotrexate 2 weeks ago for RA. How long does it take?

... before it starts working? Does it make the pain go away completely?

Good & bad food while taking methotrexate?

I have Psoriatic Arthritis & am suffering with constant mouth sores?

I have Psoriatic Arthritis and have been taking Methotrexate since April. I have been suffering with mouth sores like never before. I have been prone to canker sores all of my life but never like this. I have read that taking Methotrexate can cause mouth sores but I do not know if the mouth sores... read more

Methotrexate - afraid to take the medication?

I was diagnosed with RA 2 1/2 months ago. After being tested for the coronavirus to make sure I was OK to start the methotrexate, I got the medication and I still haven’t taken it. To be honest, I am so scared because I have fibromyalgia on top of that and diabetes and this was all due to an... read more

Is there a drug that I can take to replace plaquenil?

I take methotrexate also but the plaquenil messed with my vision and I had to quit taking it. I been treated for ra for 19 yrs. And I'm beginning to see more changes in my feet and hands. Julia roberts

Is it safe to have vitamin supplements with Methotrexate tablets?

ie - Vit B12,Iron, Vit D- Ostelin, multivitamin,evening primrose,fish oils,caltrate, cold and flu tablets, Xalatran eye drops, diprosone ointment. Thanks for checking these drug interaction with Methotrexate dose and are there any other documented drug reaction ?? Cheers Helen Park

Is severe night sweats a side effect of methotrexate?

I was just put on methotrexate, 10 mg a wk, for newly diagnosed RA. Will my hair fall out?

Methotrexate - MTX Nightmares Nites :(?

Does anybody experience nightmares or basically scary very vivid disturbing dreams on the night they take their Methotrexate? My husband takes only 7.5mg which seems very low based on some of the comments on this support group, but the nightmares are really bad and only on the night he takes the... read more

Can methotrexate cause mental or mood changes?

I am now up to 17.5 mgs a week and am feeling a little mixed-up at times and even fearful of something at times. I also have a sore throat that will not go away. Are these things normal. I have been on methotrexate for 3-3.5 months. I am being treated for Crohn's disease.

How long is the shelf life of methotrexate?

I have some from 5/8/09. I am taking it for RA. I was wondering before I throw it out!

Can methotrexate and meloxicam be taken together?

After stopping methotrexate, how long should I wait before consumingalcohol?