title: A case of methotrexate intoxication in a patient with psoriasis who drank beetroot juice during methotrexate treatment.
abstract: Methotrexate is extensively used in the treatment of psoriasis. Although safe and effective, its use may inadvertently lead to intoxication. We report a 50-year-old woman being treated with methotrexate for psoriasis who developed methotrexate intoxication after drinking beetroot juice as a herbal remedy. Patients should be warned about the potential adverse effects of herbal therapies during methotrexate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gönül
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Keseroglu
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hacınecipoğlu
mesh_terms: D027461:Beta vulgaris; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D000067030:Fruit and Vegetable Juices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000506:poisoning*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D008727:Methotrexate