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A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Mississauga, ON

if I am on this medication and I am experiencing side effects of hair loss and very thin nails can I take maternal as a supplement to replace the vitamins I need I read that some women started taking this and the side effects subsided is this true

February 2, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

I have been on methotrexate for over a year. My RA gave me folic acid that I take daily to help with the side effects. At first I had hair loss but it has gotten better.
Hope it helps you.

February 3, 2018
A myRAteam Member

lost hair too, then my liver enzymes got too high had to stop taking it

February 7, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I just started with 1mg of folic acid but since I was so sick from mtx and just starting my rheumy wants me to take 3mg for side effects

February 4, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Folic acid on it 20 yrs doses changed over time but mtx same

February 3, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have not been perscribe any drug yet by perscription so I can not give an answer to this one but keep me updated as I am very sure I will be asking for a perscription for the the pain. Hope you get your answer soon.

February 2, 2018

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