Hi there
I hope you can help. Two months ago I was discharged from hospital after having a methotrexate injection 9 days before.
I’m very confused about whether I can start drinking - the nurse told me to avoid alcohol for 1 to 2 months from discharge, and nhs advice on line seems to range from avoid for 7 days post injection, or up to 100 days?!
I’ve been particularly cautious as have had kidney problems when I was younger, but to be honest would love a drink after a stressful few months!
Would love clarification as to whether 2 months from discharge is long enough to mean no liver/ kidney damage?
Many thanks
Sophie
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Alcohol after methotrexate
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Re: Alcohol after methotrexate
Dear Sophie123,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
With regards to alcohol we generally advise should refrain from drinking alcohol until the levels have fallen to a non-pregnant state. So if you have been discharged from your EPU as your hCG levels have fallen to this level, you should be fine to drink alcohol. Having said this, I am not medically trained and if you have had previous liver or kidney problems, it maybe best checking with your GP or medical team first.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
With regards to alcohol we generally advise should refrain from drinking alcohol until the levels have fallen to a non-pregnant state. So if you have been discharged from your EPU as your hCG levels have fallen to this level, you should be fine to drink alcohol. Having said this, I am not medically trained and if you have had previous liver or kidney problems, it maybe best checking with your GP or medical team first.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
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If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?
Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
The latest EPT newsletter is out now! You can take a look at the Winter edition and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team
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