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About how long does it take for Methotrexate to leave a person's system?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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About how long does it take for Methotrexate to leave a person's system?
by Kevin C, Nov 02, 2005 12:00AM
Assuming my liver and all other functions are normal, about how long after stopping Methotrexate is it safe to drink alcohol? Would it be one to two weeks or do you think it should be a longer period? Kevin C
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 03, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 03, 2005 12:00AM
The half-life of methotrexate is about 12 hours. It should leave the system within 1-2 days.
The decision of whether to drink alcohol after methotrexate should be made in conjunction with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
The decision of whether to drink alcohol after methotrexate should be made in conjunction with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Member Comments (8)
by msgale, Apr 01, 2009 03:20PM
A related discussion, How long before all effects of methotrexate will leave the system was started.
