Methotrexate "bad day"
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Hi all,
? I was prescribed methotrexate injection (25 mg) weekly after having gastro issues with Cellcept and Imuran. I have been on it for 3 years. I am also on daily folic acid and Leucoveran. I have always had what I call a bad day after my injection. 3 to 6 hours after the injection, i start feeling very tired, malaise, and brain fog. This lasts for for 18 to 24 hours. i have no nausea.
?. Anyone have similar side effects and are there any remedies? I have a couple of auto-immune diseases and expect to be on this long term, so any advise would be great.
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sunny25366 scott59075
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Hi Scott, I am going to the injectable version next week and I am on 15mgs per week Currently and I get nausea and severe fatigue a few hours after I take it for about 24-36 hours and Camomile tea (plain) helps a lot to calm my stomach. You are on a higher dose so I imagine its way worse. Good luck and just remember you aren't alone! Sunny
Guest scott59075
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Scott,
You might google Mucinex-DM (its only the "DM" that helps) and its effects on Methotrexate "blehs". Yep, that's the word they use. I take one with my injection and then one 8-12 hours later. It has really helped me. Once you are armed with the research, you can ask your doctor for his opinion.