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Can Garcinia Be Taken With Methotrexate?

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Posted on Sat, 21 Feb 2015
Question: Hi,
I would like to know if I can take Naturopathica Fatblaster Garcinia XXXXXXX while taking methotrexate once weekly? I take 1 and a half tablets of methotrexate. I also take a tablet of folic acid on the side, both once a week.
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
thanks for the query,

I wouldn't take garcinia with methotrexate. there is a potential for medication interactions which may increase the toxicity associated with the methotrexate.

please also discuss with your doctor.

sincerely,

Dr Galamaga
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Can Garcinia Be Taken With Methotrexate?

Brief Answer: Followup Detailed Answer: thanks for the query, I wouldn't take garcinia with methotrexate. there is a potential for medication interactions which may increase the toxicity associated with the methotrexate. please also discuss with your doctor. sincerely, Dr Galamaga