In my particular case I would say that the rheumatolgist works to a general standard. due to the risks involved with the drug they like to use as little as possible so he started me of on 20 mg of prednisone which was reduced to 5 over time and 10mg of MTX to be taken once per week. (it is best to take it prior to a non working day as it can make some people feel a little seedy) this is done while checking with blood tests for adverse reactions. at first I had blood tests done on a monthly basis and there were no particularly adverse signs. My condition improved and it seemed as though it was going into remission for a while. however at a certain point I noted that there was a return of some inflammation. ( by this time I was having blood tests every 3 months) So the hematologist increased the dosage to 15 mg once a week. there was an improvement, however not as good as we would have liked so at this point he did not raise the dosage but prescribed 200mg Plaquinil twice a day. As I said earlier MTX is great stuff for helping to keep RA under control they would rather use as little as possible. Aside from a few slightly annoying side effects this regime seems to be keeping the situation under control.
Methotrexate (50 mg per square meter of body-surface area) is a injection given by the doctor performing the medical abortion unless he thinks mifepristone fits you better. It's followed by Misoprostol the next day to complete the abortion.
Methotrexate is usually yellow.
Yes, methotrexate is gluten free.
Methotrexate uses insulin needles.
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No. Methotrexate is not a controlled medication.
Yes, headaches are a common side effect of methotrexate.
No, methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy and an immunosuppressant. It is used to treat autoimmune disease and some forms of cancer.
Yes. You cannot donate blood while on methotrexate.
Yes, sometimes vets do give methotrexate, but it is in combination with other medications, and usually in extreme cases. If you have human methotrexate, do not attempt to dose it to your dog. This should only be done under vet care. Methotrexate is fatal if not given correctly.
Methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy. No over the counter medications contain chemotherapy.
Yes. Your liver does not need to process alcohol while you are on methotrexate.