Re: Methotrexate and folic acid

[Guest guest]

I was also on Methotrexate until recently and was on Foilic Acid the whole

time. My symptoms were under control so I feel it must have been still

working. Since I have started on Ap my doctor switched me to Arava until the

Minocin has a chance to kick in. Just wanted to offer my experience on MTX.

Patti

[Guest guest]

Hi: I, too, was on folic acid when I was on methotrexate and had no

problems. However, FWIW, when I started to wean off mxt. and onto Minocin,

Dr. Trentham suggested I drop it (along with the MSM and milk thistle). He

evidently did not see a benefit to these supplements. I still take the milk

thistle, though - my blood tests showed elevated liver enzymes at the time

but since starting AP, they are now normal. I just feel I need to continue

taking that because of the Lipitor I'm on (cholesterol), which can also

affect liver enzymes.

Babs

RA 8/98, DX 4/99, AP 11/99

200 mg. Minocin

112 mcg. Synthroid

2 mg. Hytrin

10 mg. Lipitor

Mestinon

Vits. & Misc. Suplmts.