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On methotrexate inje 8months. gi side effects.extreme daily nausea, indig, severe diarrhea x2 days after inj.normal labs.folic 2mg/day.could damage gi?
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Side effects: No but iit can cause liver damage over time in some patients make sure you are getting liver tests every 3 months.
Answered 8/24/2013
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