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Is it possible to get severe abdominal pain, nausea, & diarrhea 4 days after taking methotrexate? i was fine the day after the dose.

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Yes: It may happen after a few days of treatment, talk to your doctor about your side effects.

Answered 2/3/2013

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Yes: It is possible if symptoms persist you should see your physician.

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