Folitrax 10

methorexate

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Is Folitax 10mg similar to Methotrexate 10mg? Does both of treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in the same way? Is there any difference between the two. Please email me ASAP. I am a RA patient.

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I have been taking this medicine for past 3 months.The doctor had prescibed this medicine as I am a patient of acute rheumatic arthritis.I want to know the long term side effects of this medicine.Should I continue with this medicine?

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Does folitrax 10mg have any side effects? If so what are those and does it cause kidney diseases.

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I have been taking folitrax 10 mg from 2 years. Please tell me if there are any long term side effects?

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" Possible side effects can include anemia, neutropenia, increased risk of bruising, nausea and vomiting, dermatitis and diarrhea. A small percentage of patients develop hepatitis, and there is an increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis.

The higher doses of methotrexate often used in cancer chemotherapy can cause toxic effects to the rapidly-dividing cells of bone marrow and gastrointestinal mucosa. The resulting myelosuppression and mucositis are often prevented (termed Leucovorin rescue- as this is the folic acid based drug used)

Methotrexate is a highly teratogenic drug and categorized in Pregnancy Category X by the FDA. Women must not take the drug during pregnancy, if there is a risk of becoming pregnant, or if they are breastfeeding. Men who are trying to get their partner pregnant must also not take the drug. To engage in any of these activities (after discontinuing the drug), women must wait until the end of a full ovulation cycle and men must wait three months.

There is a risk of a severe adverse reaction if penicillin is prescribed alongside methotrexate. There have also been some reports of central nervous system reactions to methotrexate especially when given via the intrathecal route which include myelopathies and leucoencephalopathies.

There have been reports of exacerbation of depressive illness with methotrexate. "

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Dear Sir,my 59 yr old mother is a patient of Rheumatoid Arthritis past 8 yrs.she is taking WYSOLONE and MENABOL 7.5 on alternate days,but on discontinuation of these tablets she gets acute pain in body and knees,unable to walk. please suggest what should we do? she is completely on medicines..pls email me ASAP.thanks!

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Hi , i m vijay . i m also a RA patient for the past 5 years . i m taking treatment from medicine department of PGI chandigarh and my doctor is Dr. Aman sharma , he is specialist in RA . i was unable to walk and had pain in knees and was totally dependent on medicines, but for the last 2 years after treatment i am fine and have no pain .i would suggest S. verma and veena bansal to consult him , you will definetly be fine ..

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Yes Dr Aman Sharma is a very very good rheumatologist. My mother had a crippling disease but she is much better with his treatment.

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Hi , Those who are in and around Hyderabad can meet Dr.Sarath Chandra Mouli (Krishna institute of medical Sciences). I am also RA Patient. He is a very good specialist to deal with RA

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Can any one suggest a very good Rheumatoid Arthritis specialist in Trivandrum.

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Hi, i am a patient of severe RA for last 2yrs. I am undergoing treatment of Dr. Rajiva Gupta at Medanta Mediciti Gurgoan since last three months only and my condition has improved tremendously. Before that i tried ayurveda and many alternate treatments which was a waste of time. I take Folitrax 15mg once a week two days i feel uncomfortable but 3rd day i am fine. My suggession is dont think about the side effects too much get cured first try to live a life full of fun and laughter u will feel the difference. I could not walk and was in bed for 1 month u got to be mentally strong.

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yes both are same FOLITAX is brand name.

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Hi Vijay,

I am also suffering from RA and would like to seek advice of Dr. Aman Sharma. How can I get in touch with the Doctor. Can you share his contact details.
Thanks

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Arthritis is a disease once which happened then the person has to be continuously on medicine

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Hi I am SLE patient from past 17yrs recentely my ANTI DSDNA ispositive ++ count is 622 my doctor prescribed me folitrax ...

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