I started taking MTX (5mg) in June and have slowly upped it to 12.5. I
think I am beginning to get better. I was so terrified to try this drug
and iI have had no side effects at all. What a pleasure to take it only
once a week.
Cathy
hiphop,
It took this long to kick in? I was on it 2 years ago and my dosage had to be increased as well. I didn't have any side effects either. Maybe some hair fall out but no mouth sores, etc. Good luck!
Cathy,
Glad to see that it is helping you!
Leslie
NyaliGlad to see MTX appears to be working for it. Too many people tend to give it a bad rap. A shame, because it really is a good drug when used carefully.
I've been on MTX for about 10 years now. I had a really tough time getting used to it - until I found out about the folic acid, which made all the difference in the world in terms of nausea for me. I've probably gotten used to the nausea over the years; the only thing I notice nowadays is that between 24-48 hours post-drug I'm a bit sluggish.
The drug has worked wonders for me and I hope it does the same for you.
I have been off mtx for about 6 months - in order to get pregnant but I had been on it for 20 months. I lost a bit of hair and became quite tired and lethargic about 24hrs afterwards. I began taking it in the mornings but found taking at night was better as I didn't tend to get any nausea that way. From what I understand I was on the maximum dose - 20mg. I found that my symptoms improved after about 2 months and as long as I took folic acid the side effects were't too bad. I agree that it does get a worse rap than it deserves. However I feel I wasn't given enough info on it before I started - it can have some unexpected side effects like a higher risk of skin cancer..... same as immuran, which I found out the hard way.
All the best
Shaz