My son (age 6) has just been put on Trexall (oral methotrexate) once a week for his colitis. He is also on Prednisone (start weaning off tomorrow) and VSL. I am very nervous about this new med, as Evan is only 39 lbs and I am worried he will have a bad reaction to such a strong med. I had read that people take folic acid with the methotrexate to help combat side effects, so had asked his GI's office last week if I needed to also include that with the trexall. Well, Friday they told me he didn't need it. I went ahead and ordered some anyway. BUT, today, the day after his dose of 7.5 mg, he is getting slightly flushed and I noticed his cheeks look swollen this morning. He also has a round red spot on his neck, near his collarbone, which kind of looks like a hickey.
For those of you who have experience with this med, do you find it necessary to take Folic Acid along with it? Does it help combat side effects? Should I call the dr and tell them about his flushing, small spot of rash and swollen cheeks? He is otherwise acting OK, although a little tired, and is eating well... even has a bit more of an appetite than usual.
Thank you for any and all advice!
For those of you who have experience with this med, do you find it necessary to take Folic Acid along with it? Does it help combat side effects? Should I call the dr and tell them about his flushing, small spot of rash and swollen cheeks? He is otherwise acting OK, although a little tired, and is eating well... even has a bit more of an appetite than usual.
Thank you for any and all advice!