Dosage

[Heidi]

Hi,  I was diagnosed with RA in march and until 2 weeks ago was on Methotrexate. I just started AP and want to make sure I'm on the correct dosage. My Rheumie isn't experienced in AP but willing to give me the prescription. I have an appointment with a specialist in late August but until then…..he put me on 100mg minocycline a day then after 7 days go up to 200mg a day. I was having good results on Metho but too toxic! I just feel like 200 mgs everyday is alot. Should I pulse? Should I just take 100mgs everyday until I see Dr. T.? Thank you for your help!!

Heidi

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[klogan]

If you are taking the 100mg every day and tolerating it, I would stick with that. Don't go up to 200mg without some experienced advice, which it sounds like you'll be getting.
I mean, chances are it would be fine, but you can get yourself into herxing hell that way. (I did!)

If you haven't started taking the AP yet, I might be inclined to wait until you see Dr. T.
It's not like AP is a quick fix – I don't think waiting another month and a half will make any appreciable difference. But I understand the urge to get started.
If you do take it, consider starting with 50mg, MWF, and see how that goes.

Good luck and congratulations on the bold move to ditch the meth!

[richie]

Hi
Dr T uses 200 mg daily –but why rush things –why dont you stay at 100 mg daily until you see him —then if you have any problems going up to 200 mg daily –you can rely on his advice
richie

[Heidi]

Thank you both!

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