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Started mtx meds for lupus - on 4th dose - had riling upper abdo pain - had to curl up on couch to get relief, on 5th dose - bp drop, queasy chest?
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See details: The Methotrexate is likely causing the GI issues. Speak with the doctor who prescribed it. Switching to the subcutaneous form will likely resolve the GI issues.
Answered 6/28/2014
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