Does any one drink alcohol while taking MTX

barbara01
barbara01 Member Posts: 85
edited 26. Sep 2009, 19:05 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi Everyone

Does any one drink on MTX ..... Not that I am at the moment...but have always enjoyed a glass of wine or two, particularly with dinner. Have only just started my MTX last week and gave up alcohol about 6 weeks ago in preparation, am quite happy not too at the moment but cant see me abstaining forever so wondered if all you lovely peeps could share your experiences with me.

Probably come to light today as just had dinner and my husband was having a nice cold glass of white wine...while all I had was 3 MTX!!!!!!

Love to you all....just taken 2nd dose...fingers crossed for another week free of side effects....

Barbara xx

Comments

  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I think you will find that about 3 units a week is safe, better check with your rheumy nurse though.

    Mine told me it was alright in small amounts. Never had any problems with my blood tests and I have been on mTX since 2006.

    There are some very pleasant non alcoholic drinks at the moment and the other day we bought a very pleasant Rose from Aldi. It was only 7.5 vol. Most wines are about between 11 - 13 vol.

    I treated myself to a Rum and Coke last night. It was great.

    joy
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, I agree I was told that I could have the odd glass, but not to drink to excess, I would check with your Rheumy nurse, failing that what about low alcohol wine? love Jaspercatxx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    This question comes up every now and again. If you do a search on here when you are logged in and type in 'methotrexate and alcohol' you will be able to read at least 3 -4 past threads on this very subject.

    I do not take metho but I remember some people have the odd drink when out with friends and others abstain. It seems to be a very personal choice after weighing up the pros and cons.

    Luv
    Elna
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  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Quite a few people have said that MTX and alcohol are OK in small amounts.

    I have always had a bad reaction and the only real way to tell is to try it. If you have a small glass of wine well away from the MTX day you may be alright.

    I used to get very ill and have several days in bed from the smallest amount, ie one tiny glass of wine = 4 days in bed. So, none at all for me. But the only way to find out is to try.
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  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi! I too enjoyed a social drink, and like you completely gave up about 6 weeks before starting MTX. After so long I decided to 'risk' a spritzer :) Glad to report I had no ill effects!

    Since then, and with much advice, I now enjoy a couple of drinks maybe twice a week. My blood results are good, and I have no ill effects from enjoying the drink. Oh, and funnily enough and rather opposite of what Joseph has said, I usually have a couple of drinks on the evening before I take the MTX.

    Incidentally, when I mentioned to my rheumy that I had thought of giving up alcohol altogether he laughed and said 'I wouldn't tell you to do that, thats too cruel' :)

    So, I think as long as you feel ok, your blood/liver results are ok, and you drink sensibly (no bingeing) you'll be fine.

    Cheers :)


    Jackie x
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    HI,

    I take MTX but also take other meds for which alcohol is totally not on.

    like you I missed the occasional glass of wine, but I can hapily say that I have found that Sainsburys do a very palatable alcohol-free white wine and also an alcohol-free rose wine. I get to enjoy my tipple without the guilt!

    incidentally, we recently served the 'wine' at a function we organised, and many of the guests were surprised that it was so pleasant. Pity I wasn't on commission for the supermarket!

    whatever you decide - do remember to keep getting your bloods monitored to be safe on the MTX.
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Wonkeylegs

    Sorry to butt in can you tell me what it was called. I must'st drink alcohol because of my INR levels. But sounds as if it is nice.

    I can add it to my shopping list online if you don't mind

    trisherxx
  • barbara01
    barbara01 Member Posts: 85
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you all for your advice will talk to my rheumy when I see him in 3weeks. Maybe then I will be able to have the odd glass or two.
    Hope everyone is feeling ok this morning.

    Barbara xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    So pleased to see your username has changed. The other one was rather long and presumably your email address which was not a good idea perhaps :? :)

    Hope you are able to have the odd glass of vino and all is ok - cannot see why not.

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello again Barbara

    If you do have the odd glass of wine, try and have red.
    Apparently white is not good for arthritis. Don't know why.
    I like cidar quite a lot and I shall be getting my usual stock of Guinness in again this winter.
    On MTX days, I drink a lot of water. This is also partly because I have to take Alendronic one day a week. So I take this on the same day at MTX. I find that if I drink a lot of water on this day it stops me feeling nauseous.

    Anyway, I shall clink glasses with you tonight and wish you good cheer. Go on, have a glass of wine tonight. I shall.

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    frm
    joy
  • normie
    normie Member Posts: 13
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi i have a glass or two with my evening meal a couple of times a week ( but dont take it on mtx day) Red wine only, no other alcohol. My blood test have been fine for the 3 years i have been taking myx.
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    trisher - have sent you a PM with the details
  • salsal
    salsal Member Posts: 49
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    i take 9 mxt and 2 large glasses of wine of double whisky a night and bloods have been fine for last6 years not that im advocating it :shock:
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I used to love my Baileys and regularly had a glass whilst on 22.5mg MTX. Didnt seem to cause any probs for me .But now I am on Humira and have stopped drinking any alcohol as advised.
    But now I have mentioned Baileys again............(if I dont come back on the forum you will know why).

    Take care Tkachev
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  • salsal
    salsal Member Posts: 49
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    oops i take humira to, cant remember being told not to drink on it this thread will turn me in to a hyperchondriac now :shock:baileys Mmmmm
    :oops: :lol:
  • bionic
    bionic Member Posts: 75
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    barbara01 wrote:
    Hi Everyone

    Does any one drink on MTX ..... Not that I am at the moment...but have always enjoyed a glass of wine or two, particularly with dinner. Have only just started my MTX last week and gave up alcohol about 6 weeks ago in preparation, am quite happy not too at the moment but cant see me abstaining forever so wondered if all you lovely peeps could share your experiences with me.

    Probably come to light today as just had dinner and my husband was having a nice cold glass of white wine...while all I had was 3 MTX!!!!!!

    Love to you all....just taken 2nd dose...fingers crossed for another week free of side effects....

    Barbara xx

    :D Oh yes I can't do without my gin and tonic, will say I can't have more than two though ( weak ones ) otherwise I get a migrain. So enjoy but dont drink the bottle !!!!!! lol Take care

    Rosie
  • joyous
    joyous Member Posts: 179
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi i always have drunk while been on this meds i only go out once a wk , ad im a binge drinker so can put them away only drink larger though , up to now ive never had a problem with it my bloods have always come back ok im waiting for my results at the mo and im under the weather had this dreaded cold for neary 3 wks now so am not excepting results to be ok . all the best joy x :D
  • barbara01
    barbara01 Member Posts: 85
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you all so much for your replies..so good to know that life doesn't end with MTX. Its very iscolating not being able to join in, not that life revolves around alcohol but its nice to relax and be social.

    Barbara xxxxx
  • laina2009
    laina2009 Member Posts: 14
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there i thought i would post this as i wanted to say i`m 26 and was on methotrexate for years i was allways out partying i didnt let my arthtitis get to me i was drining bottles of wine jack daniles the works weekly for years i dont know if my liver is damaged but if it was i`m sure they would of found out by my blood tests.
    Im now not a partyer anymore as i`m pregnant and settling down. :D x