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How can we reduce the side effects of methotrexate ?

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Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Folis acid: Leucovirin of Folic Acid are the two ways to reduce the effects of Methotrexate . Unless you are talking about nausea , , general malaise etc then meds for your stomack such as antiacids etc would be indicated.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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See details: It really depends of the specific side effect. Dividing the dose or switching to the subcutaneous form can help with GI issues. Taking folic can reduce other risks.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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