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Date: 28.12.2017
From: lol

Subject: folic acid

hi its lol not been on for ages as no one answered me all the times i went on when i needed help thought i would try again and see if someone would be kind enough to give me some help i am on methotrexate and folic acid 3days does anyone know how many times you should take folic acid and what does it do i was not told by my rhumy nurses to go on it i seen it on the forum that you should take it so i did please help i have no support thank you
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Date: 28.12.2017
From: Bekki

Subject: Re: folic acid

Hi lol, I know how you feel having no support.
Folic acid lowers the side effects of the methotrexate I was told. That wasnât the case for me mind haha. As for how much you should take it varies due to methotrexate dose I believe.
Hope you get the help you need soon x
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Date: 29.12.2017
From: Colin W

Subject: Re: folic acid

hi LOL , as for folic acid , years ago it was only one 5mg tablet a week and now some consultants will give you 5mg six days a week

as Bekki said they thought it would reduce the effects from Mtx but it helps with with the side effects like liver problems & & hair thinning & allows higher dose of Mtx but its only your consultant that can change it

hope you are well and have a good new year
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