It is not possible to generalize about the time it takes to see results from methotrexate tablets for psoriasis. In general, most patients will see the effect within 3 to 12 weeks, individual patients may need a longer time to see the effect.
Methotrexate tablets is an anti-tumor drug, this drug treatment of psoriasis effect time is slow, the specific time with the severity of the disease, the individual physique are related, can not be generalized. Generally speaking, the vast majority of patients with psoriasis who adhere to the medication, within 3 to 12 weeks clinical signs and symptoms may be reduced, individual patients may need a longer period of time to see the effect.
During the use of methotrexate tablets, there is a risk of gastrointestinal reactions such as mouth and lip ulcers, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, loss of appetite, and individual patients may have jaundice, cough and shortness of breath, blood in the urine, urinary protein and other symptoms. This drug is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the drug, pregnant women, lactating women, patients with extreme systemic failure, concurrent infections, cardiac, hepatic, pulmonary and renal insufficiency.
Methotrexate tablets are prescription drugs and must be used in strict accordance with medical advice, and if you are taking other drugs at the same time, you must truthfully inform your doctor.