Methotrexate sodium and Abscess limb - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abscess limb is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate sodium (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Enbrel, and have B-cell type acute leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abscess limb when taking Methotrexate sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96,366 people who have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methotrexate sodium?

Methotrexate sodium has active ingredients of methotrexate sodium. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 97,679 Methotrexate sodium users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate sodium.

What is Abscess limb?

Abscess limb (limb infection) is found to be associated with 583 drugs and 621 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abscess limb.

On Jul, 16, 2026

96,366 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium.
Among them, 73 people (0.08%) have Abscess limb.

Could Methotrexate sodium cause Abscess limb?

Among these 73 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate sodium when they have Abscess limb? *

What is the gender of people who have Abscess limb when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

female: 47.83 %
male: 52.17 %

What is the age of people who have Abscess limb when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate sodium? *

Enbrel: 19 people, 26.03%
Cosentyx: 11 people, 15.07%
Lyrica: 7 people, 9.59%
Actemra: 6 people, 8.22%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 6 people, 8.22%
Humira: 6 people, 8.22%
Orencia: 6 people, 8.22%
Medrol: 6 people, 8.22%
Cymbalta: 5 people, 6.85%
Restasis: 5 people, 6.85%

What are other side effects people have besides Abscess limb? *

Drug Ineffective: 16 people, 21.92%
Pain: 16 people, 21.92%
Panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat): 13 people, 17.81%
Candida Endophthalmitis (fungal infection of eye): 13 people, 17.81%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 13 people, 17.81%
Escherichia Infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli): 13 people, 17.81%
Infection: 9 people, 12.33%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 10.96%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 10.96%
Diabetes: 8 people, 10.96%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 13 people, 17.81%
B-Cell Type Acute Leukaemia (cancer of the white blood cells): 13 people, 17.81%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 12 people, 16.44%
Pain: 7 people, 9.59%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 6.85%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 2 people, 2.74%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 2 people, 2.74%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 2.74%
Diabetes: 1 person, 1.37%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 1.37%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .
Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methotrexate sodium (the active ingredients of Methotrexate sodium) and Methotrexate sodium (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?

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