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Posted 8/14/2010 6:57 AM (GMT -8)
Hello, does anybody know how soon after taking methotrexate you start feeling side effects? Is it immediate or does it take a couple of doses?

 

Post Edited By Moderator (aimsgirl16) : 8/16/2010 3:46:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/14/2010 7:58 AM (GMT -8)
I believe it is more like a few weeks, but I haven't had it myself. Hopefully a member will come along that has been on MTX.

Cheers,
Posted 8/14/2010 10:05 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks Lynnwood. I am so new to this and every week I start a new drug and I have not been feeling well to begin with.
Kat10
Posted 8/14/2010 11:36 AM (GMT -8)
I have taken methotrexate for about 5 years now. I had some nausea after the first couple of
months. I take the highest dose allowed - 20 mgs. once a week. Nausea is the only side
effect I have experienced and usually drinking some ginger ale or eating something will help.
Posted 8/15/2010 10:54 AM (GMT -8)
Thanks anna24, I just started on a 2.5 mgs so I am guessing it is a really low doseage.
Along with prednisone 5 mgs and Hydroxychlor 200 mgs and folic acid. I have not been feeling very well lately as I understand it may take a while before the meds kick in.
Thnka again for the info and advice. :)
Posted 8/16/2010 9:02 AM (GMT -8)
Hi Kat,

It took several months for it to kick in for me and I am on 7.5 mg a week. Be sure to take it with your biggest meal. I usually don't have nausea unless I don't have enough on my stomach but if you still feel sick there is a medication to help with that, I can't remember the name but I am sure your pharmacist or doctor will know.

The only other symptoms I had was when we increased my dose to 12.5 mg, within a couple of days I was sick, felt lethargic, etc. Once I went back down to my original dose those symptoms went away.

I pray it kicks in soon for you and you begin to feel better! Take care
Posted 8/16/2010 3:51 PM (GMT -8)
Hi jhmon, Thanks, I did not know about taking it with my biggest meal I will do that from now on. This site is so great, I am learning things from nice and helpfull people like you that sometimes you doctor or pharmacist might forget or overlook to tell you. and with being newly diagnosed I was not ready for all the questions I would have. How long have you been on the methotrexate for? I hope I am feeling better soon too, God knows I have felt sick long enough. God bless
Kat
Posted 8/16/2010 4:03 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Kat,

You are most welcome! I know how overwhelming this all can be, but you are doing great, just keep asking questions and learning all you can about your illness. I also suggest you write your questions down and take them with you to your doctor's appt, I have to do that or I would forget yeah

I have been on MTX since Feb 2008 and it took a good 2 months before I could tell it was working, but we are all different so don't give up on it. Feel free to ask more questions. God Bless you too!
Posted 8/16/2010 7:56 PM (GMT -8)
Hi Jhmom, I just started writing down questions for my doctors appt on thursday. good advice. Thanks! :)
Posted 8/17/2010 5:57 AM (GMT -8)
Hi there,
Just found this forum by searching online.
I got diagnosed with Coup De Sabre linear morphea/scleroderma...so wondered if anyone else was dealing with anything like that?
I just started Methotrexate, so any group on here that has MTX experience would be a great comfort too.
Been 2 weeks on 5mg and just went up to 10mg MTX today. Hoping the side effects will be ok.
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