Was put on MTX today

[Dryhill]

In the UK the NHS insists that anyone taking mtx must have a blood test every two weeks to ensure there is no build up in the liver. This is considered so important that when I collect a repeat prescription of mtx the pharmacist asks when I last had a blood test. Is the same in other countries?

Jim

[Debbie C]

In the UK the NHS insists that anyone taking mtx must have a blood test every two weeks to ensure there is no build up in the liver. This is considered so important that when I collect a repeat prescription of mtx the pharmacist asks when I last had a blood test. Is the same in other countries?

Jim

No Jim not here in the U.S. as far as the government here goes health issues seem to be the last thing they care about,the politicians are too busy seeing how they can pocket the money for themselves

[mishb]

In the UK the NHS insists that anyone taking mtx must have a blood test every two weeks to ensure there is no build up in the liver. This is considered so important that when I collect a repeat prescription of mtx the pharmacist asks when I last had a blood test. Is the same in other countries?

Jim

Blood Test is every 4 to 6 weeks here in Australia and I thought I read on another post that in USA it was every 4 weeks. You will have to look into that Deb.

I just had mine this morning.
The one last month showed increased levels on the liver so hopefully with todays, it is back in to normal range.