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What Are The Side Effects Of Folvite?

i have been treated for RA. doctor has suggested me to take lefno 20 daily.folvite daily and folitrax 10 weekly saturday and sunday. I want to know is folitrax contain sterid . It may cause side effect. i am taking this medicine from three month. pl suggest me
Sat, 3 Feb 2018
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Hi & Welcome.
Leflunomide (Lefno) and Methotrexate (Folitrax) are the most effective and widely used medications in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive drug and it does not contain steroid.
Its most common side effects include mouth ulcers, stomatitis, hair loss, megaloblastic anemia, increased risk of infections, kidney and liver injuries.


Folic acid (Folvite) is a vitamin effectively used to prevent megaloblastic anemias caused by Folitrax. Generally it is a safe medication however it may cause rash, flushing and itching.

Continue taking the medications as prescribed with regular follow ups.

Best regards.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Folvite?

Hi & Welcome. Leflunomide (Lefno) and Methotrexate (Folitrax) are the most effective and widely used medications in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive drug and it does not contain steroid. Its most common side effects include mouth ulcers, stomatitis, hair loss, megaloblastic anemia, increased risk of infections, kidney and liver injuries. Folic acid (Folvite) is a vitamin effectively used to prevent megaloblastic anemias caused by Folitrax. Generally it is a safe medication however it may cause rash, flushing and itching. Continue taking the medications as prescribed with regular follow ups. Best regards.