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Taking methotrexate and it says u can die if u take it everyday and it's a cancer chemo drug is this true?
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Methotrexate : It is used for cancer and also in inflammatory joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis . In rheumatologiic disorders it is used in smaller doses once a week .Like all drugs it has side effects and needs to be monitored carefully by a rheumatologist or oncologist based on who is prescribing for what reason.
Answered 11/8/2013
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