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What Are The Side Effects Of Folitrax, Folic Acid And HCQS Pill?

Hi I have been consuming , Folitrax 10 mg ( 2 tabs per week ), Folic acid tablets 5 mg ( 1 tab every day ), HCQS 200 ( 2 tabs per day ) to deal with rheumatoid arthritis. Please tell me the side effects of these tablets, are they very severe . What food should I consume to overcome the side effects ?
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
Incomplete data like age, gender, duration of your treatment, etc.
You seem to be taking optimal treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis.
1. Folitrax (Methotrexate) is one of the most effective and safe drugs used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis.
Its most common side effects include:
ulcers in oral cavity, inflammation of the liver and kidneys, increased risk of infection and anemia.
These side effects are related to inhibition of Folic acid by Folitrax, hence they can be prevented by adding Folic acid tablet.
You need to take green leafy vegetables as they contain good amount of folic acid so as to overcome these side effects.
2. Folic acid is a vitamin supplement used to prevent the unwanted side effects of Folitrax can cause sleep disturbances, irritability, diarrhea, etc.
3. HCQS (Hydrooxychloroquine) is another important drug used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, its use is associated with headache, irritability, visual impairment.
Hope the information given above could be of benefit to you.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Folitrax, Folic Acid And HCQS Pill?

Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data like age, gender, duration of your treatment, etc. You seem to be taking optimal treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis. 1. Folitrax (Methotrexate) is one of the most effective and safe drugs used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis. Its most common side effects include: ulcers in oral cavity, inflammation of the liver and kidneys, increased risk of infection and anemia. These side effects are related to inhibition of Folic acid by Folitrax, hence they can be prevented by adding Folic acid tablet. You need to take green leafy vegetables as they contain good amount of folic acid so as to overcome these side effects. 2. Folic acid is a vitamin supplement used to prevent the unwanted side effects of Folitrax can cause sleep disturbances, irritability, diarrhea, etc. 3. HCQS (Hydrooxychloroquine) is another important drug used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, its use is associated with headache, irritability, visual impairment. Hope the information given above could be of benefit to you.