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I am methotrexate for 10 years.i had an m r i scan and blood tests for inflammation.all is perfect.i am going off the methetrexate.is this o k thanks?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Discuss with MD: Coming off methotrexate is always a good thing. Discuss this with your rheumatologist. It may be better to taper the dose rather than stop it all at once. All the best and I hope it all works out.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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