Methotrexate use and alcohol

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2010 Sep-Oct;28(5 Suppl 61):S114-6. Epub 2010 Oct 28.

Abstract

A literature review was performed to look at the interactions between alcohol and methotrexate in non-malignant disease. The evidence from research into psoriasis and inflammatory arthritis, and an overview of international and national guidelines, was amalgamated into some consensus recommendations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / etiology*
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Methotrexate