What happens if you take methotrexate daily for rheumatoid arthritis

Usually, people with rheumatoid arthritis do not experience adverse effects after taking the medication on time and in the right amount every day as instructed by their doctor. However, some patients may experience allergies or side effects from the drug.

1. No obvious discomfort: if the body is not allergic to the drug, there will be no obvious discomfort symptoms when the drug is used to treat the disease under the guidance of a doctor;

2. Itchy skin: If you belong to the sensitive constitution, it may cause a certain irritation to the drug ingredients during the medication, which will cause local redness, swelling and pain, at this time, you should stop the medication immediately and seek medical attention in time for treatment;

3. Gastrointestinal disorders: Because the drug has a strong anti-tumor effect, it will cause greater damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, so long-term application of a large number of cases will lead to gastrointestinal bleeding, and in severe cases, it will also induce ulcer disease and perforation. It is recommended that such people can choose to take oral on an empty stomach about half an hour before meals to reduce the impact of food;

4. Liver and kidney toxicity: because the drug needs to be excreted through liver metabolism, it may also affect normal liver and kidney function during the drug process, resulting in abnormal manifestations such as increased aminotransferase and creatinine. In this regard, regular blood routine and liver function tests should be reviewed to confirm the diagnosis, and if necessary, other drugs can be replaced under the guidance of a professional physician.

In addition to this, there is also the possibility of hair loss, mainly due to the chemicals in the medication. Therefore, such drugs should not be discontinued or the dosage should not be changed without authorization, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease or even aggravate the original condition.