Methotrexate Questions (Page 3)

Has anyone taking humira experienced anxiety or taking methotrexate or prednisone?

Lately my fears of my health been high, more about that is in my last question. I'm thinking about checking in with a specialist or something. And I sometimes have the fear I'm dying ... I have a lot of health issues. Any suggestions?

Methotrexate - Is extreme tiredness & lethargy a side effect?

I started methotrexate 2 evenings ago (6 pills q 7 days). After a full 6 hours of sleep, I am still extremely tired and have been sleeping in my recliner since getting up at 7:00am. It's now nearly 11 am and I think I could probably sleep here all day. Is this a side effect? It's pretty... read more

Can I take prednisone and folic acid at the same time without one destroying the other?

I have RA and have been told to separate doses of folic acid and methotrexate by 8 hours on the advice of a pharmacist. Has anyone been told to separate the doses of prednisone and folic acid as well? New pharmacist just tells me to check the internet.

Methotrexate and Headache?

I recently started taking 10 mg of methotrexate weekly for RA. I take it on Saturday mornings so that if I am tired the next day is Sunday and I can rest. For the last 3 weeks I noticed that I am getting a headache Sunday night that lasts throughout Monday. Could this be a side effect of the... read more

Chronic Back Pain - I'm looking for information about back pain caused by methotrexate please?

I take 12.5mg weekly of Methotrexate and I have a lot of lower back, left back and left hip pain. Any activity, including daily house chores, make it worse.

Can low dose naltrexone be taken with Methotrexate & remicade (drugs for rheumatoid arthritis)?

I heard that low dose naltrexone (4.5mg) is used for rheumatoid arthritis since it is used for auto immune diseases such as this. Can naltrexone be used with methotrexate & remicade?

What pain reliever is safe to take with methotrexate?

I take this for RA but am having a flare up and need something for the pain. I take 15mg once a week

Are there interactions between methotrexate and amoxocillin?

What is the mechanism of action of methotrexate?

How long can a vial of Methotrexate with preservatives be used after seal is broken?

I am using liquid IM 10mL Vial with preservatives and I store it in a dark, cool cabinet in between uses.

Is it safe to use Viagra on occasion's while takeing Methotrexate?

Can you tell me if methotrexate 25mg weekly can cause palpitations?

I get palpitations sometimes approx 20 times a day. It's driving me mad and can be quite frightening. I have been on methotrexate 25mg for RA for almost 2 years. I am also taking leflunomide 10mg daily. I would be grateful for advise you could give me. Thanks.

All statins can cause severe muscle/joint pain. I stopped taking Lipitor because of this. Some?

... 'bright' Rheumatologist diagnosed me w/RA and said it was not the Lipitor. After the Methotrexate she gave me almost killed me I threw it and the Lipitor away, and a few months later all pain was gone! I have just started taking Livalo but was advised by a truely good Physician to... read more

Is thrush a possible side effect of methotrexate combination?

methotrexate,folic acid, hydroxycholorquine and diclofenac is the combination, could thrush be a side effect of this?

When is the best time of day to take Methotrexate ?