Methotrexate Questions (Page 4)

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 take only 2mg... 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 ?

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Can I take a probiotic while I'm taking Methotrexate?

Can I take aspirin while taking methotrexate ?

I have psoriatic arthritis and just started methotrexate. Have a lot of joint pain. Any suggestion on calming the pain?

Can I just stop taking methotrexate completely?

Hi I've been on metoject 20mg nearly 2 years for psoriatic arthritis, and it really does not agree with me. My symptoms range from tiredness, dizziness hair thinning and bad stomach cramps especially day 1 and 2 after injection. But now I feel so depressed it's been coming on awhile but I just want... read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Taking Methotrexate for the first time tomorrow. Afraid of the side effects?

... Doctor said I could split the 6 pills, taking 3 in a.m. and 3 in p.m. How fast do the side effects occur? Should I stay home all day?

Can I use turmeric with Methatrexate for arthritis?

Does methotrexate cause vaginal thrush?

Took 10mg methotrexate for 2 weeks third week went to 15mg have vaginal thrush very for bad for last week

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I was diagnosed with PMR 8 months ago and was started on prednisolone....

... but it had little impact on the pain. I've been on methotrexate and Arcoxia for 6 months now but the pain and stiffness is not improving. In fact it's worse. Is this usual in the early months?

For those on Xeljanz, how has it compared to use of other DMARDs and Biologics?

I have previously been on Methotrexate (with relative success but terrible nausea and hair loss), leflunomide (with no success), and Humira (with limited success but hair loss and anxiety over the injection recoil). I'm wondering how Xeljanz has compared with other drugs, specifically Methotrexate,... read more

Does methotrexate cause sores on your anal area?

I have been on methotrexate for 2 weeks and ever since I started taking it I immediately developed blister like sores around the anal area. Is this common or just a strange side effect.

Substitute for methotrexate for RA?

I have been on methotrexate since 2017 and I am getting Rheumatoid Nodules. My doctor says that I need to go off of it, but my Medicare Supplement plan has a co-pay of $1,880.00 or the biologic drugs, which I cannot afford on Social Security income. She also tried Cinzia and Enbrel and they would... read more

What happens if you have to stop methotrexate suddenly?

I’ve been on methotrexate injections for 3 months, and my pharmacy has been out of syringes! Pharmacies near me have a needle shortage, said due to covid vaccinations & have been waiting for them to get back in stock. I have not been able to give myself the injection and It’s been 1 week and I’m not... read more