Methotrexate and flu

lmc
lmc Member Posts: 2
edited 30. Nov 2024, 15:21 in Coffee Lounge

Hi I have RA and I am on methotrexate. I have flu like symptoms cough, sore throat, slight fever and painful joints should I take my methotrexate?

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  • olivia_b
    olivia_b Moderator Posts: 93

    Hey @lmc,

    Methotrexate can interact with several other drugs including NSAIDs ( which are sometimes contained in cold remedies) so it’s best if you speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking anything. Here’s some info on the Versus Arthritis website about methotrexate and if you scroll down to ‘Taking other medicines’ you’ll see that they suggest this too.

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/methotrexate/

    You should seek advice from a healthcare professional about how best to treat your cold / flu-like symptoms when you're taking methotrexate.

    You are very welcome to call us on our freephone helpline: 0800 5200 520 so you can talk things through with one of our helpline team. 

    I hope this is helpful and that you feel better soon.

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