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Covid 19 vaccine while taking MTX

2021-04-09 13:18:48
Rheumatoid arthritis, on medicine Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine and Leflunomide and diabetes medicine metformin, glimepiride., can i go for covid 19 vaccination,., any need stop medicine?
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Vaccination is contraindicated in your case sir, as you have two immunocomromised conditions.

Answered2021-04-11 09:12:24

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