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Methotrexate for sjogrens disease does this treatment cause weight gain ?
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No it does not!: No. I would not be concerned. I would be more concerned about why mtx is being used. I do not. There are no controlled trials showing efficacy in that disease.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Typically not: Weight gain is not a typical side effect of methotrexate. When it occurs in sjögren's, i would look at other rx being used such as steroids as a possible cause. Also, with any chronic disease, if the patient doesn't feel well, there is often a reduction in overall activity which leads to weight gain.
Answered 12/20/2012
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