Piriton with methotrexate

[Demijo]

Hi does anyone know if i can take piriton whilst on methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine ?

[hatshepsut]

I have taken all three together with no problems. But always a good idea to check with doctor or pharmacist

[Demijo in reply to hatshepsut]

Thanks

[nomoreheels]

The best person to ask is the Pharmacist who fills your scripts. They will know interactions between any other of your regular meds not just MTX & HCQ. I'd say though if Piriton (cetirizine) makes you drowsy that may be amplified by some meds we're prescribed, one such that I'm prescribed is amitriptyline.

[Demijo in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks going to see the pharmacist in the morning

[nomoreheels in reply to Demijo]

I think that's wise. I hope you get the ok to take it with alongside your meds.

[Nettac]

I know you can with methotrexate, because I do (asked pharmacist) don't know about the other drug. Best to check.

[Demijo in reply to Nettac]

Thank you

[Philip]

Personally with questions, I find it better to phone the the company. I have phoned them in the past and received a very warm welcome, they threw burning oil at me, lol and they are only too pleased to help you.

If not I wouldn’t bother.

Lol Philip

[janispeacock]

I take 6 pills 2.5mg each methotrexate a week, 5mg leucovorin on day after methotrexate, 400 MG hydroxychloroquine daily and 1 10 mg cetirizine daily. My physician has my current list of meds but I find that calling the pharmacist is best way to know for sure. I can email my physician and get a response in 24 hours but prefer to consult with pharmacy....they seem to be aware of interactions and can be called usually up until 9-10 in the evening.

[Demijo]

Thanks everyone pharmacist sai it was ok apart from RA i have dupuytrens contracture in fingers went and had them straightened on Wednesday which was fine still swollen and bruised but the itching was driving me insane ! Seems to have calmed down now thanks again for all the replies x

[Mandalou]

Hi there

I am very allergic to Hydroxychloroquine but as I can't tolerate Mthx or Sulfa or Leflunomide because of my liver the hospital says that the benefits of Hydroxychloroquine combined with Benepali outweigh the allergy. So despite the side effects I take 200mg of Hydroxy morning and night time.

I am allowed up to 50mg of ( Piriton) Certrazine Hydrochloride a day. Sometimes two tablets of 10mg morning and evening work no problem but sometimes I have to take all 5 10mg tablets as the itch is too severe.

All the best Mx