I have been taking prednisolone for the last 3 years and recently had a relapse and am now considering taking Methotrexate.
Any one got any views?
I'm not thrilled at the idea of it. I'm 38 and worried about potential long term liver damage, fertility etc.
2007-03-25 06:06:46 · 6 answers · asked by mumimuc 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I was looking at taking methotrexate for RA. My Rheumatolgist decided against it because of the possibility of a side effect lung problems that can be serious and irreversible. So I am on another Disease modifying anti- rheumatic drug Imuran.
2007-03-31 05:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by jessebelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methotrexate can also cause BOOP. This is a lung infection that can only be cured by cutting out the affected portion/s. My father went through this and was never truly the same again. I also see it in my practice in the hospital in which I work. There is a reason that it is a old and seldom used drug. Try seeking a second opinion.
2007-04-01 14:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by wezy53154 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider high dose pulse steroids instead. Less side effects and higher therapeutic efficacy. Like Solumedrol 1000mg once a month. Less than if you take 40mg daily. Side effects are temporary with the high dose
2007-03-29 06:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by Dynamite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk with your doc and voice your concerns. Prednisone made me gain weight but high dose for short time did not and found it better overall
2007-03-31 05:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk on your well being practitioner please. Warfarin has MANY contradictions and Methotrexate is taken into consideration one of them. secure if the dose is real and you're monitored as Methotrexate could reason bleeding in the tummy and in case you're additionally taking Warfarin (A blood thinner)................
2016-10-19 21:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.doctors.com
2007-03-27 07:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋