Methotrexate side effect
Hi everyone,
I took my first dose of methotrexate last night and today I have a bad stomach and feel like I have flu (a headache and just generally a feeling of being ill and extremely fatigued). I wondered what other people's experiences are - do these side effects lessen as the body gets used to the medication or is this likely to happen long term, every week?
Many thanks.
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Morning @Cara123
Sorry to hear you feeling unwell after your first dose of MTX.
I started injections 12 weeks ago and tbh have been fine until the last few weeks when felt like I have hayfever/cold/flu symptoms which I put down to the crazy weather we are having.
I am taking hayfever tablets which are helping but will discuss with my consultant on next visit.
I would suggest as your first one that you contact your doctor/consultant with your concerns as everyone different and better to be safe than sorry.
Best wishes @Naomi33
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