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When one is using methotrexate for arthritis or lupus, is the goal to supress the immune system so the auto diff labs are below normal or stay wnl?
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Suppresses immune: Mtx is used to suppress the immune system . Doctors often use lab tests like RA factor or ANA levels to ascertain how active the disease is . Mtx can lower the numbers but is not necessary for them to be normal to be effective in controling your disease.
Answered 6/10/2014
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