I Take Methotrexate For My Rheumatoid Arthritis... I’m Worried About My Liver...

Written by Administrator Monday, 09 April 2007 09:21

Methotrexate is the most commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While it is extremely effective, it has potential side effects. Among them are reductions in blood cell counts (particularly white blood cells and platelets), mouth sores, skin rashes, fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, and liver toxicity.

When methotrexate was first introduced in the early 1980’s, concern about the potential for liver toxicity promp ...

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