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Date: 20.11.2013
From: lol

Subject: from lol thanks for feedback on methortexate one more question

read that when on methortexate that i there are any liver prob it shows up high but if there is liver damage the only way you can tell is a biopsy and it cant be reversed.
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Date: 20.11.2013
From: Colin W

Subject: Re: from lol thanks for feedback on methortexate one more question

hi lol , they do monthly blood test for liver enzymes called Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) , if your ALT raises to much they will stop MTX or increase folic acid with will help reduce it back to normal levels , so if you have a problem it wont end up as long term liver damage
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