title: Methotrexate therapy.
abstract: Methotrexate may be very helpful for your illness if proper care is taken in the use of this medication. Follow your physician's instructions faithfully. Take methotrexate weekly as directed. Notify your physician at once if an accidental overdose is suspected or if you develop fever, cough or shortness of breath. If you develop vomiting, there is a change in your pattern of diarrhea or you suspect that you are dehydrated, notify your physician before taking the next dose of methotrexate. Do not start or change any medicine without first checking with your physician. Avoid or severely restrict alcohol, including wine and beer. Obtain the blood tests ordered by your physician. Avoid pregnancy during and for several months after taking methotrexate. Keep methotrexate out of the reach of children. It has been prescribed for your current medical problem and must not be given to other people.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Schep
mesh_terms: D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005493:Folic Acid Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000964:Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005493:Folic Acid Antagonists; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008727:Methotrexate