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Should Folitrax Be Continued For Persistent Psoriasis?

suffering from psoriasis for the last 8 months. treated with cappsar-C cream, Acutret10 twice daily for 3wks, after that tab Alaspan for 1 month, then Halox-S ointment and tab-Femixa 180 for 1 month,problem of ps gone, again after 1 and 1/2 month ps appeared in handa and feet appeared with mucg severity. advised to take tab Alaspan 10 and Propysalic NF 6 for 6wks but no remission, then Halox-ES and tab Clamist twice daily for 3 wks. no remission now advised to take Folitrax 10 - 1 &1/2 once a wk and rest days Folvite 5, Hyrax 25 1/2 & 1, Diprovate ES ointment for 3 wks pls, do advice whether I should take folitrax course or not I am 60 yrs old with thanks srinanda
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.
Folitrax is methotrexate, a toxic drug which gives very good results for psoriasis. However, it has to be taken only under the guidance and monitoring of a dermatologist.

It could cause side effects including liver dysfunction, low blood counts and bone marrow suppression if not monitored.

lease follow up with your treating doctor to get your blood work done and to know if it has to be continued.

Take care.
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Should Folitrax Be Continued For Persistent Psoriasis?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Folitrax is methotrexate, a toxic drug which gives very good results for psoriasis. However, it has to be taken only under the guidance and monitoring of a dermatologist. It could cause side effects including liver dysfunction, low blood counts and bone marrow suppression if not monitored. lease follow up with your treating doctor to get your blood work done and to know if it has to be continued. Take care.