User Reviews for methotrexate sodium oral

I have "Ankylosing Spondylitis" and so far the methotrexate has worked great. I take Folic Acid with it and just had my first blood test, but don't know the results yet. It sure has helped with the swelling in my hands and feet and the stiffness in my back and neck.

I take methotrexate for Dermatomyositis an inflammatory auto immune disease, my skin had a Lupus like rash but my fingers were splitting at the cuticles and my rash was purple and very itchy. I could hardly get out of bed , brush my hair or walk without being out of breath. I was so weak with muscle inflammation. Methotrexate 15 and prednisone(now low) dose, along with leucovorin for side effects at first my hair started to fall out but not all and I was nauseaus and tired the day I took it and the day after. I tolerate it well now and my skin is clear I can run up the stairs if I have a good nights sleep. I worry aabout side effects but don't want to go back to being bedridden and in pain.Read More Read Less

I was given this drug to help the symptoms of my lupus but it was not helpful because I got violently ill and I chose not to take it although the doctor said this was a typical "side effect." Symtoms of the lupus were easier to handle.

The constant pain in the legs is so much better. I take 2 folic tablets each day to counteract effects of meds. Occasionally have some joint pain that seems to disappear within a day. Have taken many others meds and injections but find this has helped the most. I have had some occasional stomach discomfort

I have been taking this medication for two years.I am hla-b27 positive and have rheuumtiod arthritis and psoriasis and iritis. I feel the pills are helping me some but am worried about the side effects.I take 15 mg a week

use with Humeraand folic acid

This drug has gotten me out of severe pain. Taking 1month, now I have began to get some really painful mouth sores. Dr. is cutting this weeks dosage. I hope it works.

I have been taking methotrexate for over 12 years and controls my psoriasis with no side effects. The blood test and biopsies are annoying but a small price to pay for being clear.

I have been taking shots for 3 months and have really bad dreams every night.Is it from the shots?

I just started this 3 weeks ago and take 5 pills in 2 days. So far no results.

Im too young to feel this achy...between my asthma and RA, I feel I can't win. My doctors want to get me off the prednisone and, maybe, methotrexate, but I know how I'm going to feel in a couple of weeks!!! OTC products do not work --- tired of wasting I do not have. I'm at my wits end!

I was on Methotrexate for 5 weeks maybe not long enough for it to take full effect but had to stop because of wosening headaches that started after I began taking the self administered injections. I also experienced blurred vision and reverberating sounds in my head - possibly from headaches. Headaches were constant after the 4th week and were bad enough for me to be out of work for 3 weeks - I not not missed a day from work in 20 years before that.

I feel sick the day I take it and 2-3 days after, I have no energy, I still have swelling in fingers, feet and wrist, sores I never had before, and I have a sore throat, like it is swollen. I'm showing little improvement and will be changing meds.

nausea,headaches,tired all the time.Toes and fingers joints still ache.got 2 boils on upper leg--never before.nervous about continuing this drug

I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis. one year ago I only had 25% use of my hands now I have full use. I had alot of side effects when taking the tablet form but since going on the injections I've had no problems at all. All tests still come back with normal levels. It's keeping my Arthritis and Lupus in check. Doesn't help or hinder the fibromyalgia.

Helped clear up most of most patches. Have some still on hands. Take 4pills at 2.5 once weekly. No side effects but always have the worries in the back of my mind. I also take folic acid daily to combat side effects and have blood tests monthly.