Is Methotrexate A Steroid (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I am on a course of methotrexate. Is this drug a steroid and would it stop me from losing weight and my metabolism moving?

REPLY

REPORT

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..

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

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!!!

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

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

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

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

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

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

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Re: Nan (# 13)

Hlo. ...is it safe to takele this medicine? I am also suffering with psoriasis and stated last week. .plz reply

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

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.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Is the medication Methotrexate a steroid ? ## No, if falls under the DMARD category. (Disease Modifying Anti-Rhuematic D...

4 REPLIES

I am a patient of RA for last 3 yrs and used to take Folitrax (7.5 mg per week) with HCQS (200 mg daily) along with Folv...

2 REPLIES

I have been on methotrexate for about 8 weeks, 15 mg weekly to treat PA. Just had call from hospital to say my latest bl...

4 REPLIES

Having been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (though psoriasis has always been super mild), I have just started taking...

I have just stated using methotrexate injections for RA after using tablets which gave me mouth ulcers and nausea. Have ...

1 REPLY

When I take Methotrexate (7.5 mg.) for my RA treatment, I get these swollen areas in the tissue, on my lower leg and som...

10 REPLIES

I've been diagnosed with RA. Been on methotrexate about a year then started getting skin problems, always at dermato...

7 REPLIES

Hello, I take .6 ml methotrexate weekly plus plaquenil and sulfasalazine. I've been completely knocked out with a he...

6 REPLIES

I have the beginning signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis and my doctor has prescribed Methotrexate. I have been on Coumadin fo...

5 REPLIES

My daughter has lupus. How long does she need to take Methotrexate? Her hair has thinned as well. she takes it 1x a week...

4 REPLIES