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Inflectra & Methotrexate
My son has just been diagnosed with UC. Started on Predisone and it has helped but can't stay on it long due to side effects. Doc has prescribed a combination of Inflectra & Methotrexate. The latter seeming to be pretty harsh drug. I am unable to find any data or research that suggests that Methotrexate helps or increases effectiveness of Inflectra infusions. Can anyone point me to reliable research? Thanks
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Welcome @tajzog, I'm sorry to hear your son has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I know that medications and side effects can be a little scary sometimes. I'm not sure if you have seen this site but thought it might be helpful. The Chron's & Colitis Foundation has some information that might provide some answers for you.
--- Medication Options for Ulcerative Colitis: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-is-ulcerative-colitis/medication
@dval @vafields @rrf67 and others have posted in this discussion and might have some suggestions or thoughts to share with you:
--- Ulcerative colitis - worried about medications: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ulcerated-colitis/.
It must be difficult for your son to deal with UC. How is he doing?