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Increasing Dosages Of Methotrexate, Alcoholic. Any Advice?

hi ive started taking methotrexare last wk 10mgs for the next mth then 15mg the next mth and 25mg the 3rd mth im not sure if i really want to take this drug for my pa is there any other meds i could take instead of this i like to have a drink at the wkend but my doc says no more than 4units after reading so much about mtx im afraid to even touch a drink dont get me wrong im not a big drinker but even the side affects from mtx are not for good reading i have no means of paying for your answer i thought this was free
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
Methotrexate is one of the Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and you have been prescribed for PA ( psoriatic arthritis).
There are side effects of this drug so it need to be taken under supervision of treating doctor.
It has potentially serious side effects, including lung, kidney and liver problems.

Regarding taking Alcohol is not good idea I would suggest you not to take alcohol at all.
You should have positive attitude regarding your disease and I am sure if you take regular treatment you will certainly improve.
There are other drugs available like Azathioprine, Cyclosporine & Leflunomide
But it your Physician to decide which one is best for you.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Good Luck
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D
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Increasing Dosages Of Methotrexate, Alcoholic. Any Advice?

Hi, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic, Methotrexate is one of the Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and you have been prescribed for PA ( psoriatic arthritis). There are side effects of this drug so it need to be taken under supervision of treating doctor. It has potentially serious side effects, including lung, kidney and liver problems. Regarding taking Alcohol is not good idea I would suggest you not to take alcohol at all. You should have positive attitude regarding your disease and I am sure if you take regular treatment you will certainly improve. There are other drugs available like Azathioprine, Cyclosporine & Leflunomide But it your Physician to decide which one is best for you. Hope this helps. Take care Good Luck Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D