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Hello, I am currently taking Trexan Neo 10mg 2x1 tablet once a week...
Hello, I am currently taking Trexan Neo 10mg 2x1 tablet once a week. Because of nausea, stomach pain and dizziness (also diarrhea on the day of taking the drug), the doctor suggested that I change to Metex 0.4ml injections. Is it the same drug just under a different name? If not, which drug is "better", more effective for RA? And is there a chance that these ailments will actually disappear when switching to injections? Thank you in advance for your answer
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
34 days ago
Trexan Neo (tablets) and Metex (injections) are different forms of the same medicine, methotrexate, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methotrexate is considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of RA and other autoimmune diseases due to its high effectiveness in controlling symptoms and inhibiting the progression of the disease. Switching from tablets to Metex injections can reduce side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea as they bypass the digestive system. The effectiveness of methotrexate remains the same, but the injectable form is often better tolerated by patients with gastrointestinal problems.
I encourage you to report the symptoms you experience to your doctor, as well as to report the occurrence of an adverse effect of the preparation. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane
If you have any further doubts, it is worth consulting your attending physician. If you are unable to consult your doctor, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/
The availability of Metex in pharmacies in Polish can be checked at the following address:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/48562/metex-iniekcja/apteki