Re: question about Methotrexate side effects??-reply

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Yes, I am taking it. I take 1mg. Doc hasn't said anything about taking 2. Makes you feel better? I will ask him if I should or not. I could use something to help me.

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From: snowdrift52003

Date: 08/01/05 20:03:27

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Subject: Re: question about Methotrexate side effects??

Are you taking folic acid along with the methotrexate? It's a must. Among other things, it reduces the fatigue. Your doctor may want to increase the folic acid dose--mine did, and I feel a lot better at 2 mg/day.Sierra> I just started on Methotrexate 3 weeks ago. No problem with the first > 2 doses of 7.5 mg, but since taking the third dose of 10 mg I've been > feeling really tired. Dose was last Wednesday evening, and I'm still > losing energy fast. I'm all in by 11:00 am.> > Is this a normal reaction? Will it go away?> > I'm still waiting to hear from the foundation about the Remicade > funding.> > Posie in MI