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folitrax side effects, good effects on long use, i have been recommended to take once a week followed by hifenac-p. let me know the effects plese, good and bad ## Common side effects while taking Methotrexate (ingredient in Folitrax) can include anemia, neutropenia, increased risk of bruising, nausea and vomiting, dermatitis and diarrhea. A small percentage of patients develop hepatitis, and there is an increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis. Methotrexate was originally used as part of combination chemotherapy regimens to treat many kinds of cancers. It is still the mainstay for the treatment of many neoplastic disorders including acute lymphoblastic leukemia. To learn more uses click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ##...

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Hi I am SLE patient from past 17yrs recentely my ANTI DSDNA ispositive ++ count is 622 my doctor prescribed me folitrax 5mg tablet twice on sunday only. but by mistake i have taken the tablet for abt 8 days continusely twice a day i mean 10mg daily for 8 days now i stopped the tablets when knowing i wrongily taken the medicene, now i got ulcers and my doctor asked me to use only HCQS ,wysolone 7.25 mg daily can i know by consuming folitrax 10mg daily what are the problem,s iam going to face now ## i am consuming folitrax 15 weekly and lefno 20 daily as prescribed at AIIMS..i am suffering with side effects like hair loss,diarrhoea and dry skin. how long should i take these tablets? the RA problem is almost reduced. ## Have either of you discussed your concerns with your respective doctor...

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I am taking folitrax10mg tablets once a week. I also take ARAVA 10 mg daily as prescribed my doctor. I am under this treatment for Rhematoid arthriti for the last 3 months.. I also take etodoloc 300mg once a day. I feel better now . What are the possible side effects. ## Folitrax contains the active ingredient Methotrexate, it is used to treat autoimmune disorders, because of its ability to suppress the immune system and keep the body from attacking itself, as is the case with RA. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, anemia and increased risk of bruising. Read more: Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Read more: Arava contains the active in...

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