Is Simultaneous Methotrexate and Alcohol Use Safe?
Now that you know something about this drug, let us discuss Methotrexate and alcohol side effects on the human body. Methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis being a standard practice, most patients inquire about alcohol use when taking this drug. One of the side effects of Methotrexate, when consumed in high dosages for long period of time is damage to liver, leading to liver cirrhosis in some cases. This effect is be amplified with drinking of alcohol which is also known to cause cirrhosis of liver. So the combined effects of Methotrexate and alcohol can be very harmful or the human body, increasing the risk of liver damage. Rheumatoid arthritis patients may also suffer from an increase in stiffness and pain after heavy consumption of alcohol. That is why physicians often refrain from prescribing Methotrexate to heavy drinkers and people suffering from alcohol addiction. However, I didn’t find any research in existing literature regarding what amount of alcohol can be safely con
