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On methotrexate x10 months. only thing that stopped my flares. md suggested i may not need at some point and may have me taper off. why?
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Toxicity: All medications have side effects and are used only as long as they are needed. Why take a medicine when no longer needed. Only way to find out is to taper off.
Answered 1/2/2015
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