Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About myRAteam
Powered By
Real members of myRAteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

I've Been On Methotrexate 2.5 Mg For 4 Weeks Now. Has Anyone Experienced GI Issues From Taking The Med? Besides The Obvious Nausea?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Lawrenceville, GA
January 25, 2019
View reactions
A myRAteam Member

Hi - I found this article on Arthritis Foundation titled "Methotrexate: Managing Side Effects -
Understand the side effects of methotrexate and how you can take measures to keep them to a minimum". It also mentioned the need of taking folic acid. Hope you find this helpful.

https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis...

January 25, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I am on the injections of methotrexate. One thing my specialist said was NOT miss a folic acid. Take it on the day of injection also, no matter what. I was pretty ill for awhile one the pill version. But now I inject once a week and sleep the entire day. But I can walk an function, so no compliants here.

January 28, 2019 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

I took 8 pills on a Friday night along with folic acid. It was a few years ago, but I don't remember having any GI issues. I have GI issues now, but I believe that is due to my current meds. I make sure my Rheumy knew every side effect I was experiencing (and still share info with him to this day). At a minimum, he logs it in his notes so he can develop a history.

January 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I’m taking 4 2.5mg of methotrexate for 9 weeks now haven’t had any side effects other than feeling tired also on 6mgof prednisone a day . I’m trying to ween of of the prednisone to see if the methotrexate is working.

January 25, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I can't take that med. It did a number on my immune system.

January 25, 2019

Related content

View All

Methotrexate

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, MI

Methotrexate

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Central FL

Leflunomide

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
West Union, OH

Already a Member? Log in