If taking methotrexate you have to take prescription folic acid with it. It is a chemotherapy drug and can really screw up your liver and kidneys. I can’t take it anymore. Next my doctor tried plaquanal ( spelling wrong). It caused eye problems which my ophthalmologist caught . I now take imuran and Sulfasaline. Some relief but some days not enough.

I’ve read that folate is better to take than folic acid.

I had a terrible reaction to methotrexate and stopped after three weeks. I then went on folic acid for about three weeks, I also started plaquenil and have been on it for about five years. My doctor also requires me to see my eye doctor every six months. About two years ago I did have to have cataract surgery, and all good since.

I don't take the folic acid that the prescribing pharmacy was giving me. I found out the synthetic form (folic acid) has ill-effects, as if Methotrexate isn't tough enough. I use a Folate supplement and everyone else should consider that, as well.

You're correct! Please take the natural Folate / L-Methylfolate instead of the synthetic Folic Acid.