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Methotrexate for Trophoblastic Cancer
What To Think About
You will be advised to avoid the following until your treatment has finished:
- Vitamins containing Reference folic acid Opens New Window, including prenatal vitamins.
- Alcohol.
- Penicillin.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. If you are treated with methotrexate, talk to your doctor before using NSAIDs.
Checkups
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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