Sulphasalazine and folic acid?
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Need some advice as I'm panicking!
Stopped methotrexate 5 wks ago due to side effects and started on Sulphasalazine. I assumed I didn't have to take Folic acid anymore but as it's arrived on my repeat prescription I'm worried that I should have been taking it with the sulphasalazine?
Would really appreciate some advice, thanks
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hollz98148 shaziebabes
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It won't kill you, but your body needs folic acid to generate new cells so it's definitely not healthy.
I say call your Dr, consulting nurse hotline, or even your pharmacist as soon as possible.
Good luck honey
lucynewas shaziebabes
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Don't worry. It's not a common Co-prescription.
EileenH shaziebabes
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As Lucy says, don't worry. It isn't a common co-prescription BUT some people do need it to prevent some of the side effects, especially mouth ulcers, so someetimes it is used I presume you have a rheumy nurse contact? Call her and ask what she thinks.