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A week ago i was given a dose of methotrexate for etopic pregnancy. tonight i have severe stomach pain, diarrhea and feel very off. is this normal?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ectopic: Get into the er because even conservative treatment of an ectopic there can be a rupture. But this may be normal.

Dr Livingston and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2014

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