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I have been taking 12.5 mg of oral methotrexate per week for over 10 years to control psoriasis. I would like to take Aleve no more than one tablet daily for arthritic neck pain and sciatic pain. Is this acceptable with my current methotrexate dosage?
12.5 mg of methotrexate per week is considered as low dose methotrexate. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Aleve (piroxicam) can be taken without much interaction with low dose methotrexate. The major concern of NSAID use is that it may raise the methotrexate level in blood and cause toxicity. As you are on low dose methotrexate regimen, the chances are extremely less but I would advise caution and monitor for any adverse effect when using Aleve. I hope the above information helps you. Do consult your doctor before adding any new drugs in your regimen. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. Have a wonderful day.
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Can Aleve Be Taken While On Methotrexate?
12.5 mg of methotrexate per week is considered as low dose methotrexate. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Aleve (piroxicam) can be taken without much interaction with low dose methotrexate. The major concern of NSAID use is that it may raise the methotrexate level in blood and cause toxicity. As you are on low dose methotrexate regimen, the chances are extremely less but I would advise caution and monitor for any adverse effect when using Aleve. I hope the above information helps you. Do consult your doctor before adding any new drugs in your regimen. Thanks for writing into healthcaremagic. Have a wonderful day.