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Experience with Methotrexate?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 31, 2023 | Replies (91)

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@abbeyc - I had no side effects or reaction to Methotrexate at all. In tablet form, and in such a low dosage it really does not work like a cancer drug, although it is one. I think one would be more affected if it were taken in, say, 100mg.+ infusions.

I wish I could have remained on the full dose of 8 X 2.5mg pills as nothing else has worked on my psoriasis as well as Methotrexate did. If it weren’t for the fact I have Fatty Liver Disease, I could have continued with it.

I was never prescribed Prednisone with it. I imagine Prednisone is prescribed as a precaution against an allergic reaction …?

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Thank you for that information. This makes me feel better about trying it. Those of us with PMR are put on Prednisone to control the pain and symptoms. and then we slowly work our way down to low or no dosages of Prednisone. None of us want to be on steroids. My doctor says Methotrexate is a way to potentially get off the steroids faster. I will learn more tomorrow.