Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Trexall oral.
Overall User Ratings
9 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
BEWARE, IF TAKING TO LONG YOU MAY BECOME DRUG INDUCED DIABETIC!!!!!!! My husband did and ended up with BLUE TOE SYNDROME, had to remove a toe on his right foot and almost lost his big toe on the left foot.
3
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Lois, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I have been taking methotrexate for about three years and it has helped me tremendously with my rheumatoid arthritis. It has made a world of difference for me. Very little or no pain now. I was in quite bad shape when I started it. I was taking eight 2 1/2 milegrams of it and just about a month ago the doctor suggested that I see if I could get along with only six of the pills per week. I have
...
Show Full Comment
10
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Gabbie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I have used mxt for 2 years. Other than the fear of all the side effects, mxt has worked well for me along with Enbrel. I currently haven't had any side effects. I'm taking (8)2.5 mg once a week. The last two months I've tried to cut down to 6, because I was feeling so well and didn't like the possible side effects. I feel like my pain has increased and my mobility has decreased, s
...
Show Full Comment
8
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: KPete, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I've been diagnosed with RA for over 10 years now and have been on and off of methotrexate a couple of times. Currently, I've been on it for 1.5 years and am having moderate success with it. However, it does make me tired and nauseated on the day that I take it. And it hasn't completely made me pain free or fatigue free from the RA. However, because of other medical conditions it i
...
Show Full Comment
8
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: LizH., 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago. I tried methotrexate without much relief for 8-9 months. They dosed me with a wide variety of NSAIDs along with it, but none of them helped at all. A new dr. put me on Arava, with the metho & my liver enzymes went sky high. They are still not back to normal after nearly a year with no meds at all. I just got scared away from taking anything, but wrist j
...
Show Full Comment
5
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.