I am finally about to start MTX (had to repeat the kdney test they failed to run) and my question is how much water should I drink? Should I just increase it on the day I take it or continue to drink lots more for a day or two?
Terrified to start
Try to drink a few glasses extra of water the day before, on the day, and the day after; most people prefer to take mtx with evening meal or later in evening with something to eat so they can sleep off any bad effects. I've taken it for some years now in a range of doses, up to 27.5 when RA really bad; at first had a little dizziness but then ok. It has certainly helped me, but of course a lot of the damage had already been done to my joints. Blood tests every 6 weeks or so are recommended to check on liver etc.
Oh, and take folic acid tablets each day to lessen any side effects of queasiness - my doc said .5 mg, sometimes I take 2 of those; others are on higher dose.
Think positive, don't freak out about it ... here's hoping that it will really help you. Takes time, and sadly there are no 'miracle cures' as yet.