weight gain and Methotrexate

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I have using methotreate for almost 3 months I am on 20 mg once a week.... and I have now gained 10lbs.... I was wondering if this a common side effect for others.....

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    Don’t know about anyone else but I have gained about 10 lbs.  after going on Methotrexate.   Worse than that I can’t seem to get it off.  Not even WW helped.  But it did help my Lupus symptoms!

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