Guest guest Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Leucovorin is similar to folic acid, but it is actually folinic acid (a derivative of folic acid). http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/leucovorin.htm Re: [ ] I'm new to this > > Hi ... > Further to what Kathi said about MTX..... > I take it by injection, used to be one cc which is equivalent to 10 pills. Have now cut down to .8cc (8 pills) because it does not create mouth sores for me at that level. My doc prescribes Leucovorin to take 12 hrs or more after taking MTX. I think it is a strong form of Folic Acid (?) ...anyway, it also helps with mouth sores. MTX works well for me. Have been on it since 1995. > Good luck to you...please let us know how you are doing! > June in NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Yes, I take Leucovorin every week, 12 hours after my Mtx shot. It's like a mega-strong version of folic acid. (the other name for leucovorin is folinic acid) I have no side effects from the leucovorin, and it has helped a lot with the Mtx side effects. > > Yesterday my rheumy prescribed luecovorin to neutalize some of the side > effects I've been getting from MTX. Have any of you taken it? Have you > had any side effects from leucovorin? > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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