Methotrexate

Yes, you can have a tooth extraction while on methotrexate, but it requires careful management. Methotrexate can affect your immune system and blood cell counts, which may increase the risk of infection and bleeding. It's essential to inform your dentist about your medication and any underlying conditions, and they may recommend adjustments to your treatment plan or additional precautions. Always consult with both your healthcare provider and dentist before proceeding with dental procedures.

Methotrexate can cause various side effects, including allergic reactions, and urticaria (hives) is one possible manifestation. While it is not a common side effect, some individuals may experience urticaria as a result of an allergic reaction to the medication. If a person develops hives after taking methotrexate, they should consult their healthcare provider for evaluation and management.

Yes, methotrexate can cause low blood count, a condition known as myelosuppression. This occurs because methotrexate affects the bone marrow's ability to produce blood cells, leading to reduced levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Patients on methotrexate should be monitored regularly for blood counts to manage potential side effects effectively.

Methotrexate tablets primarily contain the active ingredient methotrexate, which is a chemotherapy agent and immunosuppressant. In addition to methotrexate, the tablets may include inactive ingredients or excipients such as lactose, starch, and magnesium stearate, which aid in the tablet's formulation and stability. The specific inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer. Always refer to the product label or patient information for the exact composition.

You must take folic acid with methotrexate because the drug depletes it naturally from the body. Not taking folic acid could lead to severe liver damage. When being treated with MTX regular blood tests should be done to test for toxicity and other problems. ( I take 7.5 mg MTX once a week and 5 mg megafoll folic acid per day. )

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When I used to take methadone, I was set up with "split dosing" at the clinic; because the methadone always wore off late in the afternoon. I believe the best time to take it is in the morning and then take more later in the day if needed.

Dumb A. If I knew the answer, why would I ask?

methotrexate will make you more prone to infections and that includes the gums and area around the teeth. I have been on Methotrexate for several years now 10 mg weekly along with 5mg folic acid daily and have had very little trouble from that area. It is best however to keep in front of anything that may feel like it could start to infect because it take longer to get rid of the problem then it used to.

personally o% effective had to 2 doses of it and it did not work still had to remove my left tube.but good luck...

Good question one Ive asked myself because ive recently started using SAM-e and st johns wort, I take st johns wort at night to help me sleep along with chiniese herbs, But lately I just havent been myself , Its possible that mixing them isnt a good idea.

Ask your doctor.

Methotrexate was originally used in cancer chemotherapy treatments It interferes with the operation of the immune system. It was noted that the use of this drug reduced inflammation in RA sufferers. The amount of methotrexate used to treat RA is far far smaller then that used for chemotherapy and it is still not understood exactly why it has the effect that it has other then it interferes with the immune systems operation. The draw backs in it use are that it can lead to a high degree of toxicity in the system and lead to liver damage if not monitored carefully with regular blood tests. Folic acid is used to help reduce the chance of damage occurring as a result of its use.

After my methotrexate injections (I had 2) I did suffer from extreme fatigue and continuing, mild abdominal pain with the occasional 'stabbing' pain. I felt SLIGHTLY nauseous but not too bad. My hcg levels did rise slightly on day 4 post-injection but this is not uncommon, apparently. The key indicator is the drop between day 4 and day 7 which is expected to be at least 15% and after that, a continuing downward trend. I didn't have any bleeding at all until 8 days after the injection and then it was very light and pink in colour.

There seem to be no interaction warnings available on the web regarding this when sought from either direction. this either means it is safe or no one has been harmed by it yet.

No, not if it is an MAOI. You will actually have to wait after stopping one before starting the other. They have some pretty serious interactions. Be sure to bring a full list of all mediations you are taking to your doctor so he can address any interactions.

you can drink nonalcoholic and alcoholic beer while on methotrexate. my ra doctor said it was fine to have a few beers. moderation is key. don't read all the forums from these people saying it will kill you if you mix the 2. it won't. if you were drinking a case every week that wouldn't be good but a few beers during the week won't hurt.

Yes, as long as you have no trouble with diphenhydramine on its own, you should be able to take them together. There are no known interactions.

Methotrexate is not known to have interactions with Tramadol, but they can both strain the liver and kidneys. Methotrexate can cause such a heavy liver strain, that it is standard to have to get a monthly blood test to monitor function. It is important to ask your doctor how your tests are going, and if this option is good for you in specific.