Methotrexate and Trimethoprim interaction

Methotrexate and Trimethoprim: the Methotrexate prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Methotrexate (Xatmep) label · effective 2026-05-28

Moderate

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole has been reported to increase bone marrow suppression in patients receiving methotrexate.

Drug interactionsnames TrimethoprimView label on DailyMed

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