Methotrexate sodium and Fluid overload - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fluid overload is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate sodium (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Folic Acid, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fluid overload 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 Fluid overload?

Fluid overload (too much fluid in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,023 drugs and 1,051 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fluid overload.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

96,366 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Fluid overload.

Could Methotrexate sodium cause Fluid overload?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Fluid overload when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Fluid overload when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fluid overload? *

Diarrhea: 4 people, 33.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 33.33%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 25.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 25.00%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 2 people, 16.67%
Cardiac Arrest: 2 people, 16.67%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 16.67%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 16.67%
Monoplegia (a paralysis of a single limb): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 3 people, 25.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 8.33%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 8.33%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 8.33%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 8.33%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 8.33%
Osteosarcoma (a cancerous (malignant) bone tumour): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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