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On holiday and forgotten my folic acid

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shirlee86000
shirlee86000

Hi hope someone can help, I am abroad and took my methotrexate I take 6 a week on a Wednesday then one folic acid 5mg on a Wednesday, I know I packed it as it's important and it's somehow got lost... Will I just find a chemist and ask because ordinary folic acid is low doses... What do you suggest?

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  • kirknap
    kirknap shirlee86000

    Posted

    Hey pal, yeah just pop into pharmacy. I got mine in Australian pharmacy and they knew what dose I needed for my methotrexate too. Should be no problem smile

  • sherry29159
    sherry29159 shirlee86000

    Posted

    Buy some over counter and work out a 5mg dose (which I take) . you may just need to take a few to get 5mg dose. Ask pharmacist for advice.
  • natasa24657
    natasa24657 shirlee86000

    Posted

    Hi Shirlee

    Hope you find the folic acid but you shouldn't be taking it on the same day as methotrexate. It should be taken a couple of days after

  • mike42824
    mike42824 shirlee86000

    Posted

    I agree with Natasa - I take my MTX on a Saturday and the folic acid on a Wednesday - I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned to you when you started on the MTX as it was stressed to me that they should NEVER be taken together.

  • sherry29159
    sherry29159 shirlee86000

    Posted

    Yes just noticed you seem to be taking your folic acid same day as methotrexate. My doc explained that its believed that taking it same day can reduce effect of metho. Its not dangerous but you will get better effect if you take it any other day. I am surprised you only take one FA a week. I started on 3 per week and now take it 6 days a week. But its related to dose of MXT you take. Good luck and happy hols!!
  • EileenH
    EileenH shirlee86000

    Posted

    You should be able to get it no problem - you don't say what country but most pharmacists speak some English. 

  • freda11635
    freda11635 shirlee86000

    Posted

    if it was me as soon as I'm off the plane I'd be asking where nearest pharmacy is at customs.

    or...if you've a smartphone ask directions from that.

    them things won't let you go anywhere these days without them knowing. ??

    hope that helps.

  • shirlee86000
    shirlee86000

    Posted

    Hi guys I actually take methotrexate on a Wednesday and folic acid on a Saturday sorry my mistake, I got sorted in Cyprus and for 5 euro the local pharmacy in Aiya Napa allowed me to buy a small box of folic acid 5mg tablets I was so relieved, thank you for your replies
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