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How safe is methotrexate taken orally for long term? are side effects likely? what are they?
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Reasonably safe: Methotrexate is a relatively safe drug, even over the long term. I have patients taking it over 20 years without problems. You need to have lab tests done routinely and should be on Folic Acid as well.
Answered 6/28/2014
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