METHOTREXATE INJECTION Reviews (METHOTREXATE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 2.7 (34 Ratings)

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METHOTREXATE  (METHOTREXATE SODIUM):  Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function.   (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA) FDA Approval Date: 1999-02-26

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR METHOTREXATE INCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 1  RA Just the severe coughing from December to October which was down to mtx causing inflamm. to lungs Still watching this space?.....eventually put on sulphasalazine which never really made any difference ....it took months to get rid of the cough, had lung x-rays& breathing tests all ok. now been prescribed plaquenil 200mg /day and the pain in hands has gone,-Heaven be praised !! M 74 12 weeks
20mg 1X W		 2/1/2011
 3  RA watching this space....still not taking mtx now for 4 mnths,still coughing though not nearly so badly or persistant.now going for second breathing test and now prescribed sulfasalazine....keep watching this space M 73 5 months
20mg 1X W		 8/16/2010
 5  Psoriasis Nausea on the day of medication. I don't mind loosing one day to live the rest of the week. Started as 2.5mg X 3 per week for 2 months. Methotrexate changed my life. Psoriasis covered my entire body including my scalp and face. I took occational breaks from work to deal with this situation. Last year my doctor finally decided to start Methotrexate. It has changed my life ever since. Now, after 10 years I have a normal life once again. Thanks to Methotrexate!!! F 27 10 months
2.5mg 2X W		 6/24/2010
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 3  RA when dose increased from 15 to 20 mg and after injection results were fine and pain reduced considerably. however persistant dry cough developed supposedly attributed to lung infection....course of antibiotics did not work and stopped taking mtx for two or three weeks, still have dry cough and only improving very slightly and slowly.....don't know what to think about continuing with mtx in future..... was intrigued when I was CHEST x-rayed before taking first mtx ?? after all my pain was in hands and feet! It would seem lung inflammation is a side effect of mtx and I am sure that this is the cause of this dreadful cough... have stopped taking mtx till further notice...watch this space M 73 5 months
20mg 1X W		 6/6/2010
 1  Psoriatic Arthritis Severe nausea,loose stools, extreem fatigue,concern for the horrific side affects to organs. It's hard to believe that scientists can't come up with a better solution for human suffering.This drug takes away what life the original diagnosis didn't. F 65 1 months
 3/30/2009
 1  Spondyloarthropathy Nausea, bad taste in mouth, fatigue, constant menstrual bleeding I was on a 100 mg injection once a week, and I felt like I had the flu constantly. I was only 14 at the time so I didn't have much say in whether I wanted to take it or not, but after 8 months my mother finally realized how sick it was making me and she let me stop taking it. F 22 8 months
 4/6/2008
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12/2/2006
 4  Mixed connective tissue disease some fatigue, hair loss that comes and goes, high liver counts at first that have gone back to normal after 6 months M 51 13 months
 10/11/2006
 3  lupus/ra
1/14/2005
 3  lupus/ra
1/14/2005
 1  arthritis & lupus nausea,fatigue,dizziness,mouth sores,bladder infections,depressed. I went from 10mg of methotrexate to 15mg about a month ago with 10mg of prednisone for 2 weeks & then down to 5mg daily.I'm having almost the same flare ups as I did when I first started the treatment.My wrists,fingers,shoulders & knees are swelling my fingers being the worse pain.My personal feelings about the drug is that I fear for my life.I don't believe that most doctors care not to mention all the kick backs they get from the pharmaceutical industry,its not about making you better its about greed!I pray to GOD that I can find a natural way of getting better. Take care, Maria F 52 7 days
 11/7/2004
 1  arthritis & lupus nausea,fatigue,dizziness,mouth sores,bladder infections,depressed. I went from 10mg of methotrexate to 15mg about a month ago with 10mg of prednisone for 2 weeks & then down to 5mg daily.I'm having almost the same flare ups as I did when I first started the treatment.My wrists,fingers,shoulders & knees are swelling my fingers being the worse pain.My personal feelings about the drug is that I fear for my life.I don't believe that most doctors care, not to mention all the kick backs they get from the pharmaceutical industry,its not about making you better its about greed!I pray to GOD that I can find a natural way of getting better. Take care, Maria F 52 7 months
 11/7/2004
 4  Psoriasis Developed pains in my arms and legs the day after taking the tablets. I had no other problems with them and the weekly blood tests were fine. I was taking 25mg weekly for 6 weeks, reducing to 20mg for 8 weeks and then to 15mg for 8 weeks. It has cleared up my psoriasis completely M 28 22 weeks
 12/3/2003
 4  arthritis hair loss, nausea, headaches F 26 4 years
 11/3/2003

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