How much folic acid should I be taking?

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Some places on the internet say 5 mg weekly - some say 5 mg DAILY apart from the 2 days that I take MTX -

I take 10 mg of MTX twice a week (thats what my doc said so I won't say otherwise as I have no idea if this is better or worse than taking it once).

Is anyone else on Folic Acid and if so how much? I also take 20mg Pred daily and 2 grams of Sulfasalazine daily.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

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Hi Steve.. I used to take 1mg of folic acid daily and 2mgs on my MTX shot night and the day after to help with the tiredness. When he tried to incress the MTX to 10ccs it affected my liver so we dropped back down to 8ccs of the MTX but he increased the folic acid to 2mgs daily. I am still taking the 2mgs daily. It helps alot with the side effects from the MTX and I am not as tired from the shots. Hope this helps some

Love

Kelley in Colorado

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Hi Steve, my names Patti and I take 15 mg of MTX once weekly and take 1mg of Folic Acid every other day of the week. Hope this helps and hi, I am not sure if we have met:D

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How much folic acid should I be taking?

Some places on the internet say 5 mg weekly - some say 5 mg DAILY apart from the 2 days that I take MTX -

I take 10 mg of MTX twice a week (thats what my doc said so I won't say otherwise as I have no idea if this is better or worse than taking it once).

Is anyone else on Folic Acid and if so how much? I also take 20mg Pred daily and 2 grams of Sulfasalazine daily.

Thanks in advance,

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Hi Steve, my names Patti and I take 15 mg of MTX once weekly and take 1mg of Folic Acid every other day of the week. Hope this helps and hi, I am not sure if we have met:D

Love you all...Patti~CanadaCheck out my website at http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/peppermintp and sign the guestbook. Hope to hear from you soon.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."Mahatma Gandhi

How much folic acid should I be taking?

Some places on the internet say 5 mg weekly - some say 5 mg DAILY apart from the 2 days that I take MTX -

I take 10 mg of MTX twice a week (thats what my doc said so I won't say otherwise as I have no idea if this is better or worse than taking it once).

Is anyone else on Folic Acid and if so how much? I also take 20mg Pred daily and 2 grams of Sulfasalazine daily.

Thanks in advance,

SteveVisit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form.

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I take one Folic Acid pill a day because of the MTX. I know some of us take more and I asked my Rheumatologist if I should increase it and he told me no. If I take more, he said that it would work against the MTX. I don't know.....I guess I'll just follow his advice.

Ca. Carmen