Methotrexate sodium and Cervical spinal stenosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cervical spinal stenosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate sodium (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Enbrel, and have Abortion induced.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cervical spinal stenosis 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 97,680 Methotrexate sodium users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate sodium.

What is Cervical spinal stenosis?

Cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck) is found to be associated with 587 drugs and 514 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cervical spinal stenosis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

96,366 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium.
Among them, 18 people (0.02%) have Cervical spinal stenosis.

Could Methotrexate sodium cause Cervical spinal stenosis?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate sodium when they have Cervical spinal stenosis? *

What is the age of people who have Cervical spinal stenosis when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cervical spinal stenosis? *

Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 4 people, 22.22%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 4 people, 22.22%
Cervicobrachial Syndrome (pain in neck and arm with changing location): 3 people, 16.67%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 16.67%
Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 11.11%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Abortion Induced (medically referred abortion): 4 people, 22.22%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 5.56%
Spondyloarthropathy (any joint disease of the vertebral column): 1 person, 5.56%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 5.56%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 5.56%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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.

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