How Long Folitrax Should Be Taken

I would like to know about the pros and cons of taking Folitrax and its side effects. I am being treated for Rhematoid Arthritis and psoarisis. ## I am being treated for Rhematoid Arthritis - please i would like to know about the pros and cons of taking Folitrax and its side effects, i want to have baby. ## i am taking folitrax7.5 .what is the use of this and what are the side effects?mg ## started somewhat swelling and pain in joints of fingures. ## somewhat swelling and pain in joints of fingures,back and knee ## i have wheezing problem, octor have prescribed folitrax 7.5mg once in a week. what is the role of the this tablet and will it cause any side effect? ## I also want the side effect of the said drug ## increase sgot 962 sgpt 1343 due to taking folitrax 12.5 what i can do if sto...

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methorexate ## Is Folitax 10mg similar to Methotrexate 10mg? Does both of treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in the same way? Is there any difference between the two. Please email me ASAP. I am a RA patient. ## I have been taking this medicine for past 3 months.The doctor had prescibed this medicine as I am a patient of acute rheumatic arthritis.I want to know the long term side effects of this medicine.Should I continue with this medicine? ## Does folitrax 10mg have any side effects? If so what are those and does it cause kidney diseases. ## I have been taking folitrax 10 mg from 2 years. Please tell me if there are any long term side effects? ## " Possible side effects can include anemia, neutropenia, increased risk of bruising, nausea and vomiting, dermatitis and diarrhea. A small percen...

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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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I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Doctor prescribed Folitrax 15 mg, every monday. Since 15 mg tablets are not available in the available, can I take 3 tablets of Folitrax 5 mg, together? Will it create any problem? ## Hi Granny, The only potential problem I see with taking three 5mg tablets as opposed to one 15mg tablet, is that you are getting 3x the amount of binders/fillers, otherwise known as inactive ingredients. Certain "inactive" ingredients which may or may not be present in each brand, are actually detrimental to how the drug is metabolized and used by your body. In other words they could effect the overall absorption and efficacy of the drug itself; so more is not always better in that regard. Some people react to various fillers and their body simply cannot absorb t...

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I have been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and am on Defcort 6 mg and Folittrax 2.5 mg. I am very concerned about the side effects. My doctor is monitoring the tablets very closely but what are the side effects of the abolve tablets. I am especially worried about my eyes getting affected. ## I am located in Mumbai, India. I had been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 1980 and after treating it with Neomercazole for 15 years, took oral iodine radiation and then went into hypothyroidism. I have been on Eltroxcin since then and at present am on 50 mg. every day and my TSH leves are quite normal. I have also undergone hysterectomy in 1988 and a radical maestectomy in 1989. No chemo or radiation was given. I had taken a tablet for 2 to three years. I then got diagnosed with osteoporosi...

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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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Doctor has prescribed a dose of folitrex tab at 12.5mg per day for rheumatoid arthritis. Is this a correct dose? My mother age is 55. ## I was prescribed 26 units of Folitrax inj., but I was inj. with 2 ml. What are the possibilities of an overdose and what should I do?

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I am taking Folitrax 10 mg - 2 tabs twice a week for about three years.I do not have pain in the body , but my ESR level is hovering between 40 to 60 . My doctor tells me that some person' s ESR level generally remains high and is a normal position. My age is 73 . My question is - Can I discontinue Folitrax now. I have thoroughly studied its side effects which far outweigh its curative effects.Please give your independent opinion based on your experience as my doctor has not discontinued it yet.

My father of age 70 is using Folitrax 10mg once in a week. What is the side effect ? Is there good alternative medicines in Homoeo for Rheumatis .Pls advise. ## i work in pharmacy and someone aske me the actual usage of folitrax so,thats why ?

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Hello Sir, I wrongly taken folitrax7.5mg(2 tabs) per day for last 5-days(From 5th Dec 2009 to 11th Dec 2009). PLease help me. What will be the side effects & tell me what should i do? please ## my dad is an arithritis patient. he is 44 yrs old. he is prescibed to take Folitrax 7.5 twice in a week. what are the side effects? pls help me. ## Hi sri ,my wife is an arithritis patient. he is 32 yrs old. he is prescibed to take Folitrax 7.5 twice in a week. what are the side effects? pls help mesuffer from

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folitrax is for arthiritis or any other problem ## THANKS THAT WILL HELP FOR ME BETTER ## "Methotrexate (rINN) (pronounced /mtrkset/), abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid. Methotrexate replaced the more powerful and toxic antifolate aminopterin, and the two should not be confused with each other." For more details, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I am sufferring from body stiffness and doctors have diagnosed as ankolysing spondilysis and advised for folitrax 15 mg. Kindly advice whether it is to be taken immediately or to start with lesser dose. ## I am ...

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what is it pharmacologily ## i am a ist yr student of medical.my mom aged 50 yrs with height 162 cm and bodyweight 65 kg has been advised folitrax 15 mg injection for treatment of inflammatory polyarthritis.pl convey the mode of action effects and sideeffects

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I am a Psoriasis patient taking 17 mg of Folitrax a week. Are there any side effects from taking this medication ? If so please tell me the precautions. I would appreciate your advice to my email address. Thank you. ## Folitrax contains the active ingredient Methotrexate, it is used to inhibit the immune system. Side effects may include: nausea, hair loss, vomiting and increased risk of bruising. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## My wife is suffering from Poly Myositis. Dr, Aman Sharma From PGI is doing treatment of her. But in muscle biopsy, its muscle destrophy. Which cannot be possible on practical grounds as she has no symptom of that. She is 36 now. Dr. aman is quite sure that its not possible as patient is recovering. Anyone suggests that it can be possible that a patient(L...

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I am a patient of RA for the last 4 years and have been taking folitrax 10mg & folvite 5mg once a week. Are there any side effects (as I feel tired & get mild headaches)? I also put on a little bit of weight. Please suggest. ## I have taken folvite-5mg in the evening and folitrax-10mg after dinner.What may be the side effect? ## My Dr. has prescribed folic acid with folitrex 7.5mg tablets. Is it required that patients take folic acid with folitrex 7.5 mg? ## My wife has been suffering from R.A acutely for last 7 yrs. But, after having Folitrax 10mg, folvite feels ok. No deformation. Got rid off Hb% from 4.5 to 14 now. How long should she continue this ?

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I am suffering from R.Arthritis,i am 30 and mother of 4 yr old boy.I am on DILANTIN SINCE JAN 2006.IN 2008 I HAD A VERY SEVERE attack of R.A.i was on PREDMET-4 DAILY+1ml folitrax+16mg predmet weekly,now i takePREDMET 8+tab.FOLITRAX 20mg,both once a week.My ESR is 5 now& i feel occasional pain in my right hand only.How long should i continue this treatment?Is it safe to conceive after this medicine+Dilantin is over? Please help me.THANKS ## Folitrax contains the active ingredient Methotrexate. " Possible side effects 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. The higher doses of methotrexate often used in cancer ch...

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What are the effects and side effects of Folitrax 5 mg? ## Folitrax (Methotrexate) is noted to be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The most common adverse effects include: ulcerative stomatitis, low white blood cell count and thus predisposition to infection, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, and dizziness.

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I am 43 year old mother of two. i am suffering from arthritis and have been taking Folitrax 10 mg from the past 4 years 1 tablet per week. I have hot flashes at night and i feel like i am having memory loss and despite my repeated hard work i am not able to lose weight instead i am gaining it. are these possible side effects of the medication ? kindly help me soon. ## Hi, Sunita! It's really difficult to say for sure what might be causing these symptoms, though they aren't usually caused by the Folitrax. At your age, they could very well be due to hormonal fluctuations from having anovulatory cycles. Perimenopause can start as young as 35, but is most common in the early to mid-40's and the issues you're experiencing are typical signs of a lack of ovulation causing you t...

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I am suffering from Ankylosing spondylitis and I am taking Folitrax injection(15 mg) once in a week. Now I am experiencing hair loss and graying for the past six months. Is there anyway to overcome this hair loss due to Folitrax. Please suggest me any remedy like vitamin supplementation tablet or Natural diet to stop this hair loss and graying of hair. ## Iam using folitrax 10mg per week for psoriasis . Now Iam experiencing seviour hairfall from last six months. Is there any way to overcome this hairless due to folitrax. Please suggest me any vitamin supplement or any remedy or any diet to stop this hairfall. ## Hair loss can be a side effect that some people experience from Folitrax, but it usually isn't extreme and doesn't last for a very long time, it's normally just some...

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My 34-year-old wife is suffering from psoriasis from the last 7 years. Now she has pain in 3 joints from the last 2 years. Her doctor recommended folitrax 7.5mg - 2 tablets in a week. Kindly tell me about side effects of this medicine. ## Folitrax contains the active ingredient Methotrexate, among other uses, in this case, it is used to treat the immune problems, that can cause Psoriasis. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, compromised immunity and hair loss. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## my daughter is 4 yrs. old n suffering from non significant arthiritis doctor has advised her folitrax 7.5 mg . once in a week .Is it safe for her.After are the sideeffects after stopping this ## iam 25yrs old and not married.my doctor prescribed me folitrax 7.5mg/f...

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I am suffer from arthritis i take 15 mg folitrax weekly what's its side effects. I feel vomiting after take this what I can do for this ## I am suffering from SLE disease.I am taking The following medicine. tab.pan top d. tab. hcqs 200 bid.,eptoin 100mg tid.,wysolone 10mg od., ferrium xt od.,shelcal os od. and folitrax inj 7.5 mg /1 ml ones in weak. so what is The side effect for long term use The medicine.any other solution for this disease ## I have beenm diagnosed as Sero negative Remotoid arthritis. medicine prescribed - 1.HCQS 200 BD 2 Folitrax 15mg per Wk 3.Folic Acid 5 Mg Thice /Wk 4Uprise D3 60K once /Month. May I know the prognosis ands SIDE EFFECT ## My wife has been takingHCQS 200 twice daily. Kindly inform side effects. She is losing appetite and gaining weight. Is it du...

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