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HCG levels up after shot of Methotrexate?
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HCG levels up after shot of Methotrexate?
by Paty__0, May 24, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Patty on May 24, 1999 at 12:07:49
Hi
I had a shot of Methotrexate last Monday after a diagnosis of suspected ectopic. The day before the shot, My hcg levels were at 2700. 4 days after the shot My levels are a little over 3,000. I had more blood drawn today.
Why would the levels rise? Is this common?
Thanks
Patty
Posted by hfhs.md.rcs on May 24, 1999 at 22:16:43
Dear Patty:
hCG level can rise following methotrexate. The drug does not instantly kill the cells that produce the hormone, and these are rapidly growing cells. The pattern of change over time will determine whether a single dose of methotrexate is adequate treatment in your situation.
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