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Any Side Effect Of Folitrax Taking For Recurring Pain After Diagnosed With Rheumatic Fever?

my daughter 23 yrs, earlier diagnosed as rheumatic fever. had steroids for abt. a month & half with pain killers. but pain reappear after 1 month & now has been diagnosed as still disease. and adv. tab. folitrax 10 mg once a week and tab. HCQS 200 mg .for one month at present. Is there any side effect of folitrax
Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Like all medicines, Folitrax (Methotrexate) also has many side effects. The most serious ones are liver damage and bone marrow suppression. Since it suppresses the immune system, there is a risk of developing infections. It depletes the folic acid levels and you should take folic acid supplements. In my opinion, you should not worry about the side effects but rather follow your doctor's instructions and inform him immediately if you feel that you are having any adverse effects.

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Any Side Effect Of Folitrax Taking For Recurring Pain After Diagnosed With Rheumatic Fever?

Hi, Like all medicines, Folitrax (Methotrexate) also has many side effects. The most serious ones are liver damage and bone marrow suppression. Since it suppresses the immune system, there is a risk of developing infections. It depletes the folic acid levels and you should take folic acid supplements. In my opinion, you should not worry about the side effects but rather follow your doctor s instructions and inform him immediately if you feel that you are having any adverse effects. Best wishes.