Re: my 2 cents on Folic acid

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I take the folic acid 7 days a week.

From: Hassan Rahman

Reply-Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: my 2 cents on Folic acid Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 17:52:33 +0500

Hi all,

A remi here said that Folic acid should be taken on non-methotrexate days only. If you take methotrexate on saturday and sunday, take folic acid on remaining 5 days and NOT on saturday and sunday.

Its VERY important to take folic acid while having methotrexate

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From what I have heard Folic Acid reduces the effectiveness of Methotrexate while it also decreases the adverse side effects of Methotrexate. Some doctors want to maximize the effectiveness of Methotrexate so they prescribe Folic Acid only on non-Methotrexate days. Other doctors want to minimize the adverse side effects of Methotrexate so they prescribe more Methotrexate and give Folic Acid every day. Taking Folic Acid every day costs more than only taking it on non-Methotrexate days but has fewer adverse side effects for the same effectiveness of Methotrexate. I'm not a medical professional so you should ask your doctor what is best for you. Good luck and God bless.

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From: Hassan Rahman

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:52 AM

Subject: my 2 cents on Folic acid

Hi all,

A remi here said that Folic acid should be taken on non-methotrexate days only. If you take methotrexate on saturday and sunday, take folic acid on remaining 5 days and NOT on saturday and sunday.

Its VERY important to take folic acid while having methotrexate

Hassan

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Thank you Harold, I will ask the next time I go in for bloodwork.

Becky

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From: Harold Van Tuyl

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 11:06 AM

Subject: Re: my 2 cents on Folic acid

From what I have heard Folic Acid reduces the effectiveness of Methotrexate while it also decreases the adverse side effects of Methotrexate. Some doctors want to maximize the effectiveness of Methotrexate so they prescribe Folic Acid only on non-Methotrexate days. Other doctors want to minimize the adverse side effects of Methotrexate so they prescribe more Methotrexate and give Folic Acid every day. Taking Folic Acid every day costs more than only taking it on non-Methotrexate days but has fewer adverse side effects for the same effectiveness of Methotrexate. I'm not a medical professional so you should ask your doctor what is best for you. Good luck and God bless.

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From: Hassan Rahman

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:52 AM

Subject: my 2 cents on Folic acid

Hi all,

A remi here said that Folic acid should be taken on non-methotrexate days only. If you take methotrexate on saturday and sunday, take folic acid on remaining 5 days and NOT on saturday and sunday.

Its VERY important to take folic acid while having methotrexate

Hassan

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My Rheumatologist also told me not to take folic acid on the day

(Friday) I take Methotrexate.