Date: 14.03.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Mtrx
Hi could I ask if mtx is available in any other mg than 2.5. I take six a week and often wish there were less tablets as I hate taking six at once . It may sound silly but if they were a higher dosage in a tablet and I could take less I would get on better with them. I always feel a bit queasy when I put 6 out and I seem to 'taste' them even though we swallow them with a drink. X
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Date: 14.03.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: Mtrx
Hi Emm, Unfortunately they stopped the 10mg as seemingly some people were taking the 10mg instead of 2.5mg or so the pharmacy told me. I agree with you, i hate taking so many small tablets and after about 4 i start to feel sick for some reason so much so i stopped them for a month but thought i better take them again as i'm sure my infusion could be nearing it's end but i only took 4 yesterday (10mg) as i really hate them now. I think we should all complain about it. Take care xx
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Date: 14.03.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Mtrx
hi Emm , as rhona said they stopped the 10mg tabs , what I was told to do is split the dose & take 5 in morning & 5 later , you could ask for injections instead
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Date: 15.03.2013
From: Tara
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Subject: Re: Mtrx
Hi emm I hear you girl I feel like throwing up just looking at the cabinet where I keep them lol I hate taking them too I take 10 tabs I think they come in a 5 mg too but they don't prescribe them too often in case of over dose or so my doc said I would love to try the injection s too see if the side effects would be any better I have lost over a stone weight in a month just don't have an appetite but I had it to lose lol This cold weather is really playing with my joints but not as bad since starting to take the higher dose I would really love a week in algarve Oh well I can dream :-) Hugs Tara
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Date: 15.03.2013
From: Two hip replacements and still going!
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Subject: Re: Mtrx
I split my dose too, I find it helps. I also make sure I take them while I'm eating my breakfast. I take two tablets then eat some more food then take my second two tablets. I then take my last two tablets in the evening with my hot chocolate.
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Date: 15.03.2013
From: Emm
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Subject: Re: Mtrx
Two hips, thanks for that , I will try that next week, I never thought to split them. I look at them and 4 prednisilone, 10 tablets, sometimes more if I take pain killers and think gosh, I know they help us but are they also harming too. But hey we have no choice. I am off to Switzerland tomorrow to see my daughter, son in law and 2 grandchildren. Regards to all, keep well x
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