Can I just stop taking my methotrexate?

Myth: You can stop taking methotrexate once you feel better You may feel much better than you did before you started methotrexate: less pain, swelling, morning stiffness or fatigue. If you feel better but still have low disease activity, the ACR’s treatment guidelines recommend against stopping or lowering your dose.

When can I stop taking methotrexate?

Methotrexate can stay in your body for some time, so you need to stop taking methotrexate at least 6 months before trying for a baby. If you become pregnant while taking methotrexate, do not stop taking your medicine and speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

What is the best day to take methotrexate?

Most arthritis patients take methotrexate orally, in a dose consisting of several pills. Some find that splitting the dose eases GI side effects. Take half the pills in the morning and the other half 12 hours later, preferably with food. Ask about anti-nausea medication.

What are long term effects of methotrexate?

If you are using methotrexate long term, a liver biopsy is usually recommended. Methotrexate use has rarely caused serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, such as lung problems, lung infections (Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia), skin reactions, diarrhea, and mouth sores (ulcerative stomatitis).

When did I decide to stop taking methotrexate?

– NRAS Stopped Taking Methotrexate: After months of feeling… – NRAS After months of feeling sick, never being out the toilet, sleepless nights and the final straw being mouth ulcers, I’ve decided to stop taking Methotrexate.

Are there any side effects to taking methotrexate?

I’m taking methotrexate for nine months and I haven’t seen a major improvement. It’s too soon for you to know if MTX has worked. It takes time and the full effect will take up to 3 months, and the dose will need to be adjusted during this time. Yes, MTX can have side effects.

Is it safe to stop taking methotrexate cold turkey?

I’m really sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time. Unfortunately, it’s not a good idea to stop methotrexate “cold turkey.” Some people experience no side effects to suddenly stopping taking this medication, but it does have the potential for creating an intense RA flare.

What to do when patients can’t tolerate methotrexate?

Any and all of them might be quite good for patients who are on monotherapy where they can’t or won’t be on methotrexate. They work with methotrexate and probably work better with methotrexate, but if you can’t be on it, they still work quite well by themselves.

– NRAS Stopped Taking Methotrexate: After months of feeling… – NRAS After months of feeling sick, never being out the toilet, sleepless nights and the final straw being mouth ulcers, I’ve decided to stop taking Methotrexate.

I’m taking methotrexate for nine months and I haven’t seen a major improvement. It’s too soon for you to know if MTX has worked. It takes time and the full effect will take up to 3 months, and the dose will need to be adjusted during this time. Yes, MTX can have side effects.

I’m really sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time. Unfortunately, it’s not a good idea to stop methotrexate “cold turkey.” Some people experience no side effects to suddenly stopping taking this medication, but it does have the potential for creating an intense RA flare.

How long can you take methotrexate for RA?

Have been on methotrexate 20mg (8/@2.5mg) for about a year and 1/2. Recently moved and have a new Rheumatoligist who did his own blood test and x-rays, according to him he cannot find the blood factor or damage to any joints to prove that I have RA.