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I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid athritis and recommended to take Methotrexate . I was ready to take the first dose last night. The tablet box says " Take Six to be Taken Weekly". The box holds 24 tablets of 2.5mg strength. I must have misunderstood my doctor as I didn't realise I would be taking six altogether but am pretty sure this is what I should do. Any one with advice would be most appreciated. Public holiday here so cant see doctor until at least Wednesday.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Yes, they come in 2.5mg tablets, so you need to take them all at the same time. Some people start on a low dose and titrate up by 2.5mg per week. Sometimes people can tolerate a dose of, say, 15mg, but cannot tolerate 17.5mg.
So to recap, you take them all in one go and then take your Folic Acid 3 days later. I take it you have the Rheumatology Helpline number if you run into any problems after taking your first dose?
So to recap, you take them all in one go and then take your Folic Acid 3 days later. I take it you have the Rheumatology Helpline number if you run into any problems after taking your first dose?
Thanks for getting back to me. I am 99% sure about taking 6 but although I know it sounds silly but theres a niggling doubt in me. Read the packet notes "overdose could be fatal" "if you overdose call the poison helpline " !!!!!!!!!!! I will phone the rheumatology helpline. I wasnt given the number but will find it. Im finding this a bit scary. Thanks for your advice