Alimta and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Alimta (pemetrexed disodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Folic Acid, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Alimta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,644 people who have side effects when taking Alimta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Alimta?

Alimta has active ingredients of pemetrexed disodium. eHealthMe is studying from 7,702 Alimta users. Check the latest studies of Alimta.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,532 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 06, 2026

7,644 people reported to have side effects when taking Alimta.
Among them, 78 people (1.02%) have Itching.

Among these 78 people:

How long have people been on Alimta when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Alimta? *

female: 44.87 %
male: 55.13 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Alimta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Alimta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 35 people, 44.87%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 9 people, 11.54%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 9 people, 11.54%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 10.26%
Feeling Hot: 7 people, 8.97%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 6 people, 7.69%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 6 people, 7.69%
Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin): 6 people, 7.69%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 7.69%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 18 people, 23.08%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 17 people, 21.79%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 8 people, 10.26%
Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant (cancer of the pleura, or the membrane that lines the lungs): 5 people, 6.41%
Mesothelioma (rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium): 5 people, 6.41%
Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer): 4 people, 5.13%
Cancer Pain: 4 people, 5.13%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 5.13%
Pain: 4 people, 5.13%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 5.13%

* 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 pemetrexed disodium (the active ingredients of Alimta) and Alimta (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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