Is Methotrexate A Steroid (Page 2)

I am on a course of methotrexate. Is this drug a steroid and would it stop me from losing weight and my metabolism moving?

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Hi Graham,

I'd like to know if you have rheumatoid arthritis could you run or do sport like 2 km run? My husband used to run and do sport before he was diagnosed. Thanks. Mary

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Hi , am taking methotrexate 15 mg once in a week.. taking folic acid also for my psoriasis treatment.but after taking dis medicine am feeling uncomfortable heaviness in body, nausea, and now I missed my periods also ..so am worried .am 40 years now

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I'm suffering wt uvitis since three months treated wt steroid drops reocarance after quitting drops then rheumatologist advice methtrexone 10mg wkly now I'm fine

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Every since being on Prednisone I've had terrible problems with teeth. Now bone loss under one tooth. I'm going off it.

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Re: Graham (# 6)

Don’t worry, it is not a steroid, nor will it give you any kind of physical advantage in any way. Actually, it is an anti-metabolite- however because it has many of the same uses as steroids and for the same conditions and they are often switched between as doctors consider how effective they are for each patient and how they respond, so it is a common misconception that methotrexate is kind of grouped in as a steroid. It is a similar “level” of treatment with a similar side effect profile to a steroid, but it does not do the same thing, and should not cause any concern for sports drug panels if you have a prescription for it.

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Re: Nan (# 13)

Hlo. ...is it safe to takele this medicine? I am also suffering with psoriasis and stated last week. .plz reply

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Re: Amber (# 2)

I was on Methotrexate for a length of time. I was on Prednisone previously. I started having terrible dental problems. Went off and had couple good check ups. Started generic Imuran and terrible dental problems again. Went off. Wish I knew what my cause was for sure. Was on these drugs for autoimmune.

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