Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Posted June 13, 2006 Hi Everyone, Thought I would share this with you...Hopefully all of you knew about this. I was very surprised to learn this...I saw my rheumy today and learned something new about taking Folic Acid...Folic Acid should not be taken on the same day you take MTX (Methotrexate)....There is a theory that Folic Acid taken on the same day as MTX interfers with the absorbtion of MTX...Also, a multi- vitamin should not be taken on the same day as MTX as it also contains Folic Acid. Even though the vitamin has a relatively small amount,it too may interfer with the absorbtion of MTX.....I have been taken Folic Acid everyday and a multi-vitatim as well, even on the same day as I take my MTX....Perhaps this is why I have had such difficulty gaining control of my RA.....Hugs Quote
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 When I was on MTX I was taking 5mg folic acid a day and leukovorin weekly on the day I took MTX. so no you are not unusual. I finally gave up with the MTX. All the side effects were not worth any benefit the drug had. Toni **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote
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