Enulose and Methotrexate drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Enulose (lactulose) and Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium). Common drug interactions include pain in extremity among females and diarrhoea among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Enulose and Methotrexate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enulose?

Enulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 711 Enulose users. Check the latest studies of Enulose.

What is Methotrexate?

Methotrexate has active ingredients of methotrexate sodium. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 604,312 Methotrexate users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate.



On Jul, 08, 2026

14 people who take Enulose and Methotrexate together, and have interactions are studied.

Enulose and Methotrexate drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Enulose and Methotrexate, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pain in extremity
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Back disorder
  4. Nerve compression
  5. Pain
  6. Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve)
  7. Amblyopia (lazy eye)
  8. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  9. Depression
  10. Eye disorder

male:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
  3. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  4. Gingival bleeding (bleeding gums)
  5. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  6. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
  7. Upper respiratory tract infection
  8. Haemoglobin decreased
  9. Platelet count decreased
  10. Viral upper respiratory tract infection

What are the common drug interactions of Enulose and Methotrexate, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
  3. Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
  4. Gingival bleeding (bleeding gums)
  5. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  6. Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
  7. Upper respiratory tract infection
  8. Haemoglobin decreased
  9. Platelet count decreased
  10. Viral upper respiratory tract infection

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Depression
  2. Emotional disorder
  3. Dry mouth
  4. Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
  5. Eosinophil percentage increased
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Injection site pain
  8. Lymphocyte percentage increased
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Monocyte percentage increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 42.86%
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 35.71%
  4. Swelling: 4 people, 28.57%
  5. Productive Cough: 4 people, 28.57%
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 28.57%
  7. Laxative Supportive Care: 4 people, 28.57%
  8. Indigestion: 4 people, 28.57%
  9. Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 28.57%
  10. Folate Deficiency (lack of folic acid): 4 people, 28.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lactulose and methotrexate sodium (the active ingredients of Enulose and Methotrexate, respectively), and Enulose and Methotrexate (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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