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Newcastle, AU

My specialist put my methatrexate up from 10mgs to 15mgs weekly ...I just wondered what dose others are on and any side effects from larger doses they have

September 13, 2016
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I have been taking 15 mg for about a year. It has helped my inflammation markers to go down, but they're still not in the normal range. I started at 10 mg and it didn't help.

September 14, 2016
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15 mgs.

September 13, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I take 3, 2.5 mg every week. I've been out for 1 month now.

October 16, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Kerri, let your Doctor know! I had the same bleeding experience, severe headaches and completely bedridden ......was a reaction! After stopping it, I felt better within two or three days.

September 28, 2016
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My daughter takes 15mgm weekly in tablet form. Without it her rash & other six are unbearable. No side effects that we've noticed.

September 19, 2016

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