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I have been prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and have previously had oral herpes. how common is oral herpes activity from using methotrexate?

Q: i have been prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and have previously had oral herpes. how common is oral herpes activity from using methotrexate?

: Methotrexate is not known to be associated with increased frequency of herpes outbreaks.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Methotrexate is not known to be associated with increased frequency of herpes outbreaks.

Answered 9/11/2023

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A member asked:

I have been prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and have previously had oral herpes. how common is oral herpes activity from using methotrexate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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