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Can I take paracetamol with Methotrexate if necessary?

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Lindadance
Lindadance

i have just started taking Methotrexate (after much consideration on my part) and a short course of steroids to get me started.  I have been diagnosed with RA.  As I am still a bit achy in the mornings, is it ok to take paracetamol?  I forgot to ask my consultant. 

Linda

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  • elspeth97587
    elspeth97587 Lindadance

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    Paracetamol is fine to take along with methotrexate. Talk to your Specialist nurses to see what else they can suggest.

    Hope you get the relief you need from the Methotrexate.

    Best wishes. Elspeth

  • nadine33
    nadine33 Lindadance

    Posted

    Hi Linda, it should be fine. I've been taking GP prescribed Co-codamol along with a weekly injection of Methotrexate and daily Hydroxychloroquine for several years.

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