Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hello, I have been on Plaquenil now for 6 weeks and it hasn't done anything for me. Tomorrow I am going back to my GP who has a letter from my Rheummy to start me on MTX if the Plaquenil didn't work. Please can anyone give me any information before I see my local doctor. What dose would they normally start me on? Is it correct that you need to take folic acid with MTX (is this to reduce side affects)? How much folic acid? Does the doctor prescribe this, or is it something that you pick up over the counter at the chemist? Sorry for so many questions, and also the different terminology (I am Australian), but I just want to go armed with all the knowledge that I can. By the way thank you to everyone for such an informative site. It's really terrible how much you guys have to pay for medicine, and how your health insurance companies treat you. We have something called the PBS, and once a drug has been approved to be on the list the most we will ever pay is $33, also the health insurance co's don't get to choose what drugs and treatment we get. Everyone is Australia whinges about our health system, but I think we should be very greatful. Hope you all have a pain free day. Pennie Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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