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Drug and food interactions: What should you avoid while taking methotrexate?

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways People taking methotrexate should avoid alcohol because it can increase the risk of liver damage.Some NSAIDs like aspirin should not be taken with ...
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Collagenous Colitis: Oral Low-Dose Methotrexate for Patients With Difficult Symptoms: Long-Term Outcomes

Between 1986 and 2003, 43 eligible patients were identified, 29 female and 14 male, ranging in age from 32 years to 88 years at the time of diagnosis. The majority of patients were aged between 50 and ...
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What does treatment for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) look like today?

Current treatments focus on controlling inflammation and minimizing long-term damage. Learn more.
The American Journal of Managed Care

Methotrexate May Lower Blood Pressure in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Methotrexate significantly lowers systolic blood pressure in newly diagnosed RA patients compared to sulfasalazine, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk. The study provides prospective comparative ...
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Fiber, Gut Bacteria Likely Influence Methotrexate Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis

“The studies continue to demonstrate a role for the intestinal microbiome in methotrexate responsiveness,” Kristi Kuhn, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical ...