MTX dose question

[NitroNick]

Had the same thing when I was on MTX. The derm was telling me to take x amount of 2.5mg tablets and the pharmacist was giving me 1 10mg and the rest in 2.5 mg. Poor old derm nearly had a fit when I told her. As has been mentioned already its not to much of an issue when a clued up (ok semi clued up) 38 year old takes them but if a 70 year old biddy had been given them the results could be a real tragedy.

[ellieh]

As has been mentioned already its not to much of an issue when a clued up (ok semi clued up) 38 year old takes them but if a 70 year old biddy had been given them the results could be a real tragedy.

My point exactly. MTX is also used to treat juvenile arthritis, can you imagine what would happen if they overdosed a child? That's why I fully intend to kick up a fuss about this even though it goes completely against my nature to do so 

[NitroNick]

I sense a PHO campaign in the offing. Ban 10mg MTX tablets before a life is lost by accident.

[TJB]

you have my vote
the doc tried to give me mixed, 10mg and 2.5mg, but it would have been 2 prescription charges!!!!
get rid of em!

[ellieh]

Well I went this morning to get the prescription changed, saw yet another stand-in gp as mine is still off, the guy really couldn't care less about the mix up and didn't seem to think it mattered at all (my skin thinks differently  ), so i went and demanded a complaint form and have placed an official complaint. I'm sure it won't make any difference whatsoever but it's the principle of the thing.

[Luvvi]

Good for you!!