INFO - How to minimize the side effects of methotrexate

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Methotrexate information sheet

Andy , MD FRCPC

Last updated 18 May 2005

Excerpt:

How can I help to minimize the side-effects of Methotrexate?

Take your methotrexate ONCE A WEEK as prescribed by your doctor.

Tablets can be split up and taken at two times over a 24 hour period

(i.e. take them with breakfast and dinner).

Taking your methotrexate before you go to bed can sometimes help as

you may sleep through any nausea or general unwellness.

Taking folic acid may help to reduce the side effects of the methotrexate.

Some patients find switching from pills to injections helps to reduce

side effects.

http://www.rheuminfo.com/rheum_info/med_info/METHOTREXATE_INFORMATION_SHEET.HTM

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