Methotrexate and psoriatic arthritis
Posted Thu 2 Jul 2020 16.59 by Nickir
Hi. I have PSA and have been on methotrexate and benepali injections for 12mths. I have been psoriasis free and my arthritis is bearable. However on my last 2 blood tests my liver function tests have been too high and my consultant has now taken me off methotrexate. I am worried my psoriasis will come back.
Has anyone had any experience when coming off the tablets or any tips.
Thanks
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Posted Fri 17 Jul 2020 11.22 by PsoAdminMod
Hi Nickir,
If you would like some information/ advice about coming off a treatment feel free to get in touch with our helpline. Our members of staff will be happy to advise on your potential options should you experience a flare.
You can contact us by phone on 01604 251 620, email at mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk or WhatsApp on 07387 716 439.
Best Wishes,
Amber,
Psoriasis Association
Posted Sat 18 Jul 2020 15.41 by Mac
Hi Nickir.
Yes i was taken of MTX too, and had too come of for the same reasons as your self. I was on 20mg when it started too hit my liver, i came of it for a few weeks then back on at 15mg got a couple of months on it till my liver results started climbing again. This time they took me of it for a month, and put me back on it at 10mg and things are looking ok.
At my next rheumatology appointment i'm going to ask if i can try 12.5mg, and see how that goes.
As you can see you might beable to stay on it at a lower dose.
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