MEXATE-AQ Reviews (METHOTREXATE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 4.0 (2 Ratings)

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MEXATE-AQ  (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.   FDA Approval Date: 1985-02-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  PA and Psoriasis Can not take MTX orally at dose of 20 mg. Started on IM MTX at reduced dose of 17.5 mgm. Had decrease in severe nausea, but still have fatique and weakness starting 3-4 hours after injection, lasting into most of the next day. MTX does work but still have periods of severe pain requiring the use of steroid injections. My psoriasis still still flares but is usually under good control unless I'm sick on antibiotics and miss a week or two of MTX until I'm better. Also on Bextra and have had pain releif but an excessive weight gain. Currently my Rhumatalogist is seeking approval for Remicade from my insurance, I only hope that I can afford the co-pays. Over the years that I have taken MTX it has been of great help, but now it is losing it's effectiveness and it is time to move on. F 55 5 years
 4/26/2003
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 4  PA and Psoriasis Can not take MTX orally at dose of 20 mg. Started on IM MTX at reduced dose of 17.5 mgm. Had decrease in severe nausea, but still have fatique and weakness starting 3-4 hours after injection, lasting into most of the next day. MTX does work but still have periods of severe pain requiring the use of steroid injections. My psoriasis still still flares but is usually under good control unless I'm sick on antibiotics and miss a week or two of MTX until I'm better. Also on Bextra and have had pain releif but an excessive weight gain. Currently my Rhumatalogist is seeking approval for Remicade from my insurance, I only hope that I can afford the co-pays. Over the years that I have taken MTX it has been of great help, but now it is losing it's effectiveness and it is time to move on. F 55 5 years
 4/26/2003
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MEXATE-AQ  (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.   FDA Approval Date: 1985-02-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

     

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