Folate supplementation and methotrexate treatment in rheumatoid arthritis: a review

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Authors

Samuel Whittle · Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

We propose that folic acid supplements be prescribed routinely to all patients receiving MTX for the treatment of RA. We recommend a pragmatic dosing schedule of 5 mg of oral folic acid given on the morning following the day of MTX administration.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Hepatitis C virus research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of rheumatology

Volume 43, Issue 3, pp. 267-271

DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keh088

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