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Chronic pancreatitis why is methotrexate bad for your pancreas?

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Very strong drug: Methotrexate is a very strong medication and can have side effects on practically every part of the body. Pancreatic inflammation has been seen in patients using methotrexate; not sure of the exact mechanism of damage to the pancreas.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2017

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MTX: This drug is reserved for cancer and auto-immune disease and had several side effects. Please consult with a rheumatologist.

Answered 9/3/2013

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