methotrexate side effect

[Dirty Don]

What is the correct way to take the Folic Acid?

Not being a chemical compound expert in the least, I do know and feel that in this case, as with some other drugs, you have to 'feel' your way as to what's good for you in dosaging. Just cuz the doc says so or someone else, doesn't mean that's what works for you. After all, early on in treatment, the docs are doing what you're questioning, 'feeling' their way around your body reactions to find the right drugs and doses. Be patient, keep looking upward and forward...that, above all, works best!! Take care.

[gurinbasra]

I take the injection Mtx of 20mg/week, then 1mg folic acid every day except Mtx day as it interfere's with the Mtx absorbtion - there's another thread on this. I used to take tablet form of Mtx when I was really sick, but can't say it was worse as I was not well anyway, but I don't have any side effects from the injections on that day or any other day, other than working up the nerve to stick the needle in my belly fat every week.