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I take 15 mg methotrexate injec weekly. take on fri night &am absolutely exhausted sleeping sat away.can i split dose x 2 days (would that help)?
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It may: Try 7.5 mg for 2 consecutive days and see if it helps.
Answered 6/25/2013
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Absolutely: Absolutely. Some of us recommend splitting the dose, taking 5 mg one morning, 5 mg that evening and 5 mg the next morning - following this pattern once a week.
Answered 7/12/2013
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