Question 1

what happens when you stop taking methotrexate for ra?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your RA -: Being controlled or not. Your symptoms might get worse.
You should check with your rheumatologists as they might change it for some other medicine or if you are having side effects from the mtx, you may need some meds to counter those effects.

Question 2

is it advisable to stop taking methotrexate suddenly for skin diseases?

Accepted Answer

possible flare: Possibly may cause flare, but depends on why stopping. If significant side effect, that outweighs the flare risk.

Question 3

should i stop taking my multivitamins when taking methotrexate?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence that most multivitamins will be either helpful or harmful in combination with methotrexate.  However it is very important that you take supplemental vitamin b9 (folic acid) as methotrexate can affect your dietary intake. If you are getting 400-1000 mcg daily from your multivitamin then that should be sufficient

Question 4

how long does methotrexate stay in your system after you stop taking drug. i am having a allergic reaction to the medicine.

Accepted Answer

Rapidly leaves: 1/2 life  depends on dose  3-10 hours with low dose  and 8-15 hours with high dose

We usually say it is out after  5  1/2 lives bt there are  tissue effects too - maybe 3 weeks

Question 5

i have stopped taking my crohn's medication (methotrexate)i was suffering severe side effects. i'm still incredibly sick & wondering when it  will stop?

Accepted Answer

Could be Crohn's: Some of the most common side effects can be similar to symptoms of crohn's. These include mouth sores, fever, diarrhea, blood in your stools, body aches and abdominal pain. You may want to check with your doctor and make sure this is not a flare up of your disease.

Question 6

had irregular cycles prior to taking methotrexate, 2 doses for ectopic. will it make cycle more irregular or cause it to stop permanently?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: it may not make you have a normal cycle. This is something you can ask your physician. You may need to do discuss this with the gynecologist.

Question 7

what happens if kid stops taking methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

See below: He/she may experience a flare in his/her symptoms.  Let the doctor know what's going on.

Question 8

my mom has ra will undergo in this two weeks hip replacment surgery..so she should stop taking adalimumab(humira) and methotrexate for surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: The operating surgeon will direct you in the correct answer. These medicines may change immune system or risk of bleeding, but only the surgeon has the experience to direct your mom for best outcome. When to stoop and restart is crucial to allow the meds to continue controlling the underlying disease.

Question 9

i have ra and i got small hand deformity am taking methotrexate  every saturday and folic acid every sunday.can that help stop the development?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The evidence that Methotrexate alone can prevent damage is not that impressive. In patients with early damage i personally prescribe combination therapy with a tnf agent and methotrexate.

Question 10

hello, im 23 years old, have ra, taking 5 mg prednisone+2 pills plaquinil almost 8 months. can i get tattoo? i took also methotrexate but stop 3 weeks ago,thank you for the answer.

Accepted Answer

: having an autoimmune condition like RA may increase your risk of infection. Some RA medications also can increase that risk after your tattoo session. If you’re thinking of getting a tattoo talk to your rheumatologist before scheduling your tattoo appointment. Corticosteroids, like prednisone, can have a negative impact on wound healing. Use caution.

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What happens if you stop taking methotrexate suddenly

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What happens when you stop taking methotrexate for ra?

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Is it advisable to stop taking methotrexate suddenly for skin diseases?

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Should i stop taking my multivitamins when taking methotrexate?

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How long does methotrexate stay in your system after you stop taking drug. i am having a allergic reaction to the medicine.

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I have stopped taking my crohn's medication (methotrexate)i was suffering severe side effects. i'm still incredibly sick & wondering when it will stop?

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Had irregular cycles prior to taking methotrexate, 2 doses for ectopic. will it make cycle more irregular or cause it to stop permanently?

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What happens if kid stops taking methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

A member asked:

My mom has ra will undergo in this two weeks hip replacment surgery..so she should stop taking adalimumab(humira) and methotrexate for surgery ?

A member asked:

I have ra and i got small hand deformity am taking methotrexate every saturday and folic acid every sunday.can that help stop the development?

A member asked:

Hello, im 23 years old, have ra, taking 5 mg prednisone+2 pills plaquinil almost 8 months. can i get tattoo? i took also methotrexate but stop 3 weeks ago,thank you for the answer.

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