Methotrexate and Alcohol

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Methotrexate and Alcohol

I was wondering what everyone has heard about drinking alcohol while on

Methotrexate. My Ruemy advised against it, but didn't sound like it was *

that* important. Does anyone know more about the specific risks of drinking

while taking MTX? What about risks of having 1-2 drinks versus drinking a

lot in one night?

Thanks

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Fromo what I have read even one drink is bad because that stuff is so hard

on your liver.

I don't drink anyway but----

Liz Kilpatrick

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When I was on methotrexate I did my injections on tuesday night.

This way I wouldn't feel so crappy for any weekend events or

gatherings. I picked special times to have a drink or two, like my

birthday, newyears,.. I never drink on the same day I inject anything

(thats humira or methotrexate). I also am very reluctant to take

pain pills for they can do the same thing to the liver. I have to be

in bad pain to give in. My reumatologist thinks I am overly worried

about my liver. I had a scare last month though when my MRI showed a

small abnormality on my liver-which they are convinced it is a mild

angioma. I got so scared and sick of worrying all the time, I asked

to be put on antianxiety med, zoloft. Now I'm not sure if I should

even have a beer for new years!

bonnie

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Hi,

My Dr does blood tests monthly for my liver while I am on Mtx and

Enbrel. He is also against drinking while on these medications. I know

some who drink one or two drinks a week while on them but I only have a

small amt (half glass of wine) on special occasions a few times a year.

So far no problems with any blood tests or liver. I would ask the Dr

for a reason if you want to know why he is against it. Mine told me,

you need your liver so don't mess with it...and I don't.

MK