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A member asked:
Someone told me that methotrexate dose use for lupus is no big deal & pts on it are not considered immunocompromised. i'd appreciate your opinion.?
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Get routine checks: Regardless of the dose, this drug can cause compromise- varying from paient to pateint.Testing is rather routine and can spot a problem before it becomes serious.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Not innocuous: Methotrexate is not an innocuous drug. Visit this site for information in this topic:' https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/methotrexate-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20084837 Wish you good health!
Answered 1/18/2020
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