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jiml · Sat-30-11-2013, 22:50 PM

Is it safe to drink alcohol whilst on medication for psoriasis ?

Fred · Sat-30-11-2013, 22:53 PM

(Sat-30-11-2013, 22:50 PM)jiml Wrote: Is it safe to drink alcohol whilst on medication for psoriasis ?

It's a big no no with Methotrexate, but what I know of the rest it's fine. Obviously in moderation Jim. Whistle

EDIT: As you're on Fumaderm have a look at this: https://psoriasisclub.org/showthread.php...85#pid3685

Caroline · Sat-30-11-2013, 23:00 PM

No problems with DMF...

Just finished a glass of wine. Wink

jiml · Sat-30-11-2013, 23:02 PM

I'm on a large G &T and wasn't sure if I should finish it Dance

Fred · Sat-30-11-2013, 23:14 PM

(Sat-30-11-2013, 23:02 PM)jiml Wrote: I'm on a large G &T and wasn't sure if I should finish it

Finish it and have another. Wink

Seriously though, like I said MTX NO. It has also been said that alcohol can make psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis worse, but in my opinion as a person who likes a drink that's rubbish. And before you ask, yes I have tried without alcohol and it made no difference, and when I was in hospital for a week with a very bad case of both P & PsA they gave me Red Wine with my meals.

jiml · Sat-30-11-2013, 23:17 PM

(Sat-30-11-2013, 23:14 PM)Fred Wrote:
(Sat-30-11-2013, 23:02 PM)jiml Wrote: I'm on a large G &T and wasn't sure if I should finish it

Finish it and have another.

Seriously though, like I said MTX NO. It has also been said that alcohol can make psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis worse, but in my opinion as a person who likes a drink that's rubbish. And before you ask, yes I have tried without alcohol and it made no difference, and when I was in hospital for a week with a very bad case of both P & PsA they gave me Red Wine with my meals.

Sounds like a great hospital. Is it private ?

Fred · Sat-30-11-2013, 23:29 PM

(Sat-30-11-2013, 23:17 PM)jiml Wrote: Sounds like a great hospital. Is it private ?

No it's available to all. You have to have lived in France for 4 years. You get around 70% off the cost of treatment and you can pay the rest, have insurance for the rest, or if you are on low income you get 100%.

Having said that, there are lot's of illnesses that qualify for 100% and Psoriasis / Psoriatic Arthritis is one of those illnesses. All you need is your GP to confirm you have one of said illnesses every 5 years.

Stelara is around €18,000 a year for my dosage, but I get it free as P & PsA is a long term illness which gains you 100%

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