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Methotrexate, abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Rheumatoid Arthritis
352
82%
Lupus
163
69%
Arthritis
88
90%
Psoriasis
90
78%
Crohn's Disease & Ulcer...
53
57%
Overall, 79% (905 Members) find Methotrexate helpful

Methotrexate Reviews

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Working / Worked
Better with Enbrel
tiredness
Working / Worked
no real side affect as l am on a low dose of methotrexate, l take ibroprufen for pain as found clinerol gave me DT,s
Working / Worked
Working to get my sed rate down.
Nausea/Vomiting
Working / Worked
It worked but I cant take it and be pregnant.
Working / Worked
on for 3 years. helped a lot at first. Took it orally and it caused massive diarrhea a few hours after. Switched to injectible which I've been on since 2007. Still taking in combo with my Orencia.
Working / Worked
This medication does slow down the progression of my RA.
Working / Worked
On this from the start - started on pills - did not work or was not enough now I inject this weekly - I think it is working with the humira - but it did not work at first
Working / Worked
no
Working / Worked
not much help.
Working / Worked
Had to stop it when I developed pneumonia. But it worked for the short time I was on it.
Working / Worked
Developed pneumonia
Working / Worked
doesnt seem to be working anymore
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