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Taking 15 mg methotrexate weekly for a connective tissue disease. it has stopped my lightheadedness/dizziness. my mri was neg. why/how is it working?

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See below: It inhibits the inflammation from your connective tissue disease. Connective tissue diseases result from an overactive immune system and immunosuppressants drugs such as Methotrexate help reduce this inflammation.

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Answered 6/28/2014

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