Prednisone or Methotrexate
Posted over a year ago
I was diagnosed with lupus last week, and I'm currently taking 40 mg of Prednisone daily. The side effects are horrible (see my comment under side effects), and I will be asking about switching to Methotrexate at my next doctor's appointment.
Is there anyone who has taken either one of these, preferably both? I would love to hear any advice. ... more »
I was diagnosed with lupus last week, and I'm currently taking 40 mg of Prednisone daily. The side effects are horrible (see my comment under side effects), and I will be asking about switching to Methotrexate at my next doctor's appointment.
Is there anyone who has taken either one of these, preferably both? I would love to hear any advice.
Thanks,
J.
Lucille7 - My mom has been on Prednisone. That is a huge amount! She was on 20mg which people were shocked by. I don't know anything about the other one. My mom has been diagnosed with Lupus as well. I wish I could tell you more. I don't have website but I found a lot of info from googling Prednisone consume side effects & Dr. version. It can change your life; not for the better. I will look at side effects. I'm going to add one for my mom, please view & let me know if you can advise. Good luck
Flaca - Yes, i was diagnosed with a rare disease (V.K.H) back in September of 2009 and i was put on Prednisone 90mg daily and Methotrexate injection (33mg) weekly. Recently, about a month and a half ago, my specialist took me completely off Prednisone as it was enough to kill me but continue with the injections. I agree, the side affects of Prednisone are no fun. I went and put my significant other and family through some rough times due to the side affects of the drug (mood swings, crankiness from not sleeping, the over eating and depression). I was no big fan of the drug but it did help with the inflamation in my eyes which had made me loose my vision %100 for two months til the drug kicked in and thank god i regained most of my vision but according to my dr, the Prednisone was killing me (literally). Now with Methotrexate, im not too familiar with as i am with Prednisone, but the side affects are totally the opposite. Now i am no big fan of needles but the side affects are worth me taking it. The first 24 hours are very difficult, almost feels like you got hit by a car, muscles and bones are weak, always tired, sometimes vomitting, hair loss, etc. So as you can see its the opposite but only last about 24hrs after that you are good as new. Now you must keep in mind that every body is different and reacts different as well. According to dr.s, side affects are similar just some last longer. Well i hope i was at some help i n giving you advise. Now you make the decision.
Flaca
Jessie12896 - Thanks; they have lowered my dosage of Prednisone, but I'm still dealing with the side effects. I asked my Dr. about Methotrexate-he put me on a similar drug, but not Methotrexate exactly. I've already thrown up from it, so they had to lower it as well. Hopefully new drugs are being developed...because nothing they have now seems to work right.
- Jessie
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