Ciclosporin switch to methotrexate

Hi, I was on cyclosporin for about 10 months before moving to methotrexate a year ago. Doctor did not like me being on cyclosporin long term, although like you my bloods were ok. It cleared me up 100%. Methotrixate does work well too. It's helped my joints a lot. I have a few patches on my leg and elbows, which did get a lot better in lockdown, but have come back now I'm back at work. Stress.... the tablets do make me feel nauseous on the day I take them, and a bit of a headache, but its worth it as I was really covered in p a few years back. I have asked about injections but the doc still wants to keep me on methotrexate whilst its working. You do have to watch your alcohol intake as well. I run a pub so it's been challenging. If I gave up the wines the more stubborn patches of p would maybe be reduced. Hope this helps

I concur with Matt, Cyclo is a very strong drug which I believe docs don't like prescribing long term. I was taking Cyclo for 6 to 10 months, after a few months Mtx was introduced so taking both whilst wheening off Cyclo. I continued with good clearance with Mtx for 10 years until last year but the side effects were taking its toll. I was offered the injectable Mtx which is meant to have less side effects. Good luck

Hi I have just started ciclosporin today after being on the max injection of methotrexate for 2 years. It worked at first but p came back. Anybody have any feedback about ciclosporin please?