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Clarkston, WA
June 23, 2024
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Take a pill for one thing, but then need another one to balance its side affects. My seizure meds depleted my sodium level so bad that I ended up in the hospital for 2 days. So far I am back to 39 or in range with a change of meds.

July 1, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Hi Tim,I’m on the methotrexate injection and was told to take it every day but not to take folic acid on the day of injection.

June 24, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I have. My methotrexate was in a pill form, also was on folic acid and a multivitamin. I have been taken off the methotrexate and folic acid within the last year. But I was on all 3 for over 11 years.

June 23, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Hi Tim, I’ve never taken folic acid and I just started taking a multivitamin.

June 23, 2024
MyPsoriasisTeam

Yes, people taking methotrexate for psoriasis often need to take folic acid supplements. Methotrexate can deplete folic acid levels in the body, so supplementation is recommended. Adding a multivitamin might also be beneficial, but it's important to consult with a healthcare provider to ensure it doesn't interfere with the Show Full Answer

Yes, people taking methotrexate for psoriasis often need to take folic acid supplements. Methotrexate can deplete folic acid levels in the body, so supplementation is recommended. Adding a multivitamin might also be beneficial, but it's important to consult with a healthcare provider to ensure it doesn't interfere with the treatment.

June 23, 2024

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