Date: 23.03.2013
From: Vicky
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Subject: Folic acid
Hiya, i have just been prescribed 10mg methotrexate per week, took my first lot last Mon! However, i havent yet been advised to take folic acid with it! It is neccessary? If so i am going to mention it at my next rdv!
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Date: 23.03.2013
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: Folic acid
Yes it is important to take folic acid Vicky. I take 5mg 3 days after the mtx, some people take them more often as they can also help with side effects. Phone your doctor or rheumatologist for a precription as they should have precribed them.
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Date: 23.03.2013
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: Folic acid
hi Vicky , who gave you the prescription ? , cant believe anyone would give you that without folic acid , go back to them or call your rheumy nurse or in the link section above there is arthritis care & National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society & both got free helplines MTX depletes the body of folic acid and the frequency of side-effects can be reduced by taking supplements of folic acid.
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Date: 24.03.2013
From: Vicky
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Subject: Re: Folic acid
Thank you, i live in france, so it was my rheumatologist here!
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