Is Methotrexate A Steroid (Page 2) (Top voted first)
UpdatedI am on a course of methotrexate. Is this drug a steroid and would it stop me from losing weight and my metabolism moving?
unfortunately weight gain is a side effect...thay call it a wonder drug...but you need to be aware of the side effects...you have to weigh the good against the bad..
I am in Methodextrate once a week.. Also on Cosentyx, two injections once a month, after five weeks of weekly. Also take Folic Acid to keep my locks... We don't eat fast food.. Cut that crap 10 years ago. I quit diet soda five plus years ago.. We cut starches and breads, pasta, and more nine months ago. I walked six miles a day... Since RA deformed my L foot 14 months ago, I have cut my route by 4.5 miles, per Dr. I have gained over ten pounds!!!
RA Dr. claims not from the meds... Idk.. It's depressing!! Is anyone else gaining weight on this crap? Do I feel better? No. Would I feel worse? Idk. The weight gain is not welcome! My neighbor is ten plus years older than me, takes Metho pills, and is very large. Not active. I do NOT want that!! Thank You!!!
Hi Graham,
I'd like to know if you have rheumatoid arthritis could you run or do sport like 2 km run? My husband used to run and do sport before he was diagnosed. Thanks. Mary
Hi , am taking methotrexate 15 mg once in a week.. taking folic acid also for my psoriasis treatment.but after taking dis medicine am feeling uncomfortable heaviness in body, nausea, and now I missed my periods also ..so am worried .am 40 years now
I'm suffering wt uvitis since three months treated wt steroid drops reocarance after quitting drops then rheumatologist advice methtrexone 10mg wkly now I'm fine
Re: Nan (# 13)
Hlo. ...is it safe to takele this medicine? I am also suffering with psoriasis and stated last week. .plz reply
Re: Amber (# 2)
I was on Methotrexate for a length of time. I was on Prednisone previously. I started having terrible dental problems. Went off and had couple good check ups. Started generic Imuran and terrible dental problems again. Went off. Wish I knew what my cause was for sure. Was on these drugs for autoimmune.
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