Metholtrexate and upper respiratory infection

Bones, joints and muscles
1

I have been taking Metholtrexate weekly along with 7.5 mg prednisone for my PMR. I have an upper respiratory infection and have been on antibiotics for 5 days. Is it ok to take my Metholtrexate dose on Monday?

2

I think a pharmacist would be the best person to ask.  Hope youare feeling better soon.

3

Thanks! I will do that.

4

I was on MTX for 2 years and while in the throes of a very nasty chest infection was advised to miss a week to give the AB's time to work.

Things change very quickly though and I agree with Anhaga that your pharmacist is the first in line to be consulted.

5

My Doctor prescribed antibiotics for an infection but did not tell me to suspend taking my methotrexate. I reread my methotrexate leaflet supplied by my rheumatologist and it suggested witholding methotrexate while taking antibiotics. I then consulted my pharmacist. He told me to consult my Doctor who then advised me to stop taking methotrexate until I had finished my course of antibiotics.

All our circumstances vary so I guess it's surely best to clarify things with your Doctor?

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