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Today doc prescription mtx 2.5 3 pills once a week. i've taken nsaids for joint pain. if i stop today can i take it monday or should i wait longer

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Dr. Christopher Mcgraw answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take it monday: The interactions are mainly related to further elevating the level of the methotrexate. You can take right after stopping but you should talk to your provider about what you can take some of the NSAID's should not be taken with it at all but others can with your providers approval.

Answered 5/28/2014

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