Re: When to take MTX

[Guest guest]

> 17.5 mgs on Saturday mornings. I think the morning is important

and

> with food is too.

I had heard just the opposite--that it can be helpful to take it at

bedtime and to sleep through any nausea or other immediate side

effects. That's what I do. I haven't experienced the slightest hint

of nausea; I take 10 mg but will be increasing to 15 mg. this week.

The day after taking MTX, I feel ok in the a.m. but quite tired and

weak throughout the afternoon/evening. I try to keep the day

unscheduled so I can rest when I need it.

S.

[Guest guest]

I do remember taking it in the evening a couple times and feeling

better, but I told my rheumy and he said to go back to mornings

right away. I don't remember feeling really bad, but I think I

accidentally forgot one time and took it later and noticed I felt

better. He said I might feel better but the MTX won't be as

effective if I don't take it in the morning.

> --- In , " xponder70 " <xponder70@y...>

wrote:

>

> > 17.5 mgs on Saturday mornings. I think the morning is important

> and

> > with food is too.

>

> I had heard just the opposite--that it can be helpful to take it

at

> bedtime and to sleep through any nausea or other immediate side

> effects. That's what I do. I haven't experienced the slightest

hint

> of nausea; I take 10 mg but will be increasing to 15 mg. this

week.

> The day after taking MTX, I feel ok in the a.m. but quite tired

and

> weak throughout the afternoon/evening. I try to keep the day

> unscheduled so I can rest when I need it.

>

> S.