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Is starting methotrexate "overkill "

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 7, 2024 | Replies (24)

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I was diagnosed with RA in 2013. I was put on Enbrel injections, Methotrexate and Prednisone. I came off the Prednisone after one year but stayed on the Enbrel and Methotrexate for 10 years.
Methotrexate It started out to be a chemo drug. I was told by alot of people it was very dangerous but the only problems I really have had was hair loss and I was diagnosed with Alopecia so I don’t know if it had any relevance to that. I changed to Rinvoq pills last year and requested to end Methotrexate and I feel the same. I don’t normally have any pain while I am taking the meds. So it wasnt that bad to me. Just my opinion.

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@rh1384 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! It’s great that you found the site and decided to join! I’m glad to read that methotrexate wasn’t a problem for you and that you're doing OK.

A chemo drug in much higher dosage for cancer. I took Methotrexate fore about 10 years. My liver count went up so I had to stop. Boy do I miss it.