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Methetrexate with covid vaccine

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I had a flu jab a few months ago and for the first time ever I was told to stop taking methetrexate for 3 weeks after.Had the covid jab about a month ago but wasn't told to stop taking methetrexate, anyone been told to stop taking methetrexate with the covid jab?Thanks in advance people👍👍👍👍👍

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allanah

Look on the magnifyimg hlass search above as lots of answers and links on it. Some people being told to stop a week before and a week after, others were not. You could ask your rheumy about your indivudual position. Also nras.org.uk have a good web interview with advice . And eular.org has lots of advice.

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Ruskytron in reply to allanah

Ah thanks,I didnt know about the search option🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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allanah in reply to Ruskytron

Its very handy . Of course still ask 😘 but its another option !!

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oldtimer

You can find many previous posts on this problem by putting it in the search box (top right).Basically it seems from research that you may get a better response to a vaccine if the methotrexate is paused. However, this must be balanced against the risks of a flare, and against the risks of catching the illness the vaccine is protective against. The advice is therefore tailored to each person and their individual risks.

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Ruskytron in reply to oldtimer

Thanks,I had no idea about the search box🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

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Bookworm55

Not told to stop but did anyway for 2!weeks after Astra Zeneca jab. Not medical advice from me!

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