Fumaderm to Methotrexate switch, advice?

[jiml]

Hello everyone!

So, after over 2.5 years on Fumaderm, I've unfortunately made the choice to move on to methotrexate as fumaderm was failing. I'm really disappointed that it stopped working, as it was amazing when it worked. I have just picked up my first prescription from the pharmacy for methotrexate, starting on 2.5 mgs.

I was told to take it in the evenings, so the possible nausea won't interfere with my day. Does anyone else have any other advice to help with possible side effects? Also, I asked about alcohol intake, and was told that the odd drink (as long as I wasn't consistently drinking) should be okay. I do like the odd drink or three at the weekend, has anyone had any negative side effects from the odd drink?

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to reply and/or give advice.

Hi there I'm sorry the Fumaderm stopped working for you, it goes to prove that we are all different, with different lifestyles and diets .... I really hope you find methotrexate good for you and that it works. I was on it for a time and it worked well at clearing me .... but had to give up when I felt the side effects were worse than psoriasis .... having said that I was taking 25mg once a week and you are talking of 2.5 mg ... I assume once a week? With folic acid mid way through the week ....  or are you in a different way .....
I wish I could offer advice to minimise the side effects but I could never find anything when I was taking it

I'm also partial to a drink and had the odd drink   whilst on it .... it did make me feel better

Good luck.  I know we have a few members on  methotrexate and I'm sure you will hear from them

Jim