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nomoreflipflops
nomoreflipflops

I know this seems odd I've been off methotrexate for 1 week & rhemy said I can start again but I've forgotten when I took last folic acid will this matter?

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  • brenda05405
    brenda05405 nomoreflipflops

    Posted

    I take my folic acid 7 days a week and the methotrexate 1 day a week. Don't think it will matter
  • NorPoppy
    NorPoppy nomoreflipflops

    Posted

    It doesn't matter!   It's best to take it every day except for the day you take the MXT.

     

  • Bigpad
    Bigpad nomoreflipflops

    Posted

    I was told to take one folic acid tablet the day after taking the methotrexate. However, I didn't get any folic acid in this months prescription.
    • maggie15623
      maggie15623 Bigpad

      Posted

      The folic acid is very important.  You must make sure you have enough and perhaps your pharmacist can help.
    • Bigpad
      Bigpad maggie15623

      Posted

      They couldn't. Apparently the 'over the counter' stuff is no good. Has to be the prescribed stuff!
    • maggie15623
      maggie15623 Bigpad

      Posted

      Yes I know they are different.  Hopefully you can sort it out with your GP.
  • nomoreflipflops
    nomoreflipflops

    Posted

    I'm now taking the folic acid everyday apart from mtx day. Although might miss mtx this week as gone down with my children's flu/ virus
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