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Does Anyone Have Heat Intolerance (nausea, Dizziness, Etc.) With MTX? It’s New For Me.

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Dallas, TX

Started MTX shots (and folic acid, and Leucovorin) about 5 weeks ago. It’s going well except for this one side effect. Unfortunately it’s tough to avoid heat during the summer in Texas!
Would appreciate others’ experiences. Thanks, everyone!

June 8, 2024
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Methotrexate (MTX) can cause side effects such as nausea and fatigue, which are commonly reported by arthritis patients. However, heat intolerance specifically isn't mentioned as a direct side effect of MTX in the provided context. If you're experiencing new symptoms like heat intolerance, nausea, or dizziness, it's Show Full Answer

Methotrexate (MTX) can cause side effects such as nausea and fatigue, which are commonly reported by arthritis patients. However, heat intolerance specifically isn't mentioned as a direct side effect of MTX in the provided context. If you're experiencing new symptoms like heat intolerance, nausea, or dizziness, it's important to contact your healthcare provider to discuss these issues and determine the cause.

June 8, 2024

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