Methotrexate and Cervical myelopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cervical myelopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Humira, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cervical myelopathy when taking Methotrexate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 599,650 people who have side effects when taking Methotrexate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Cervical myelopathy?

Cervical myelopathy (clinical syndrome characterized by clumsiness in hands; gait imbalance; caused by compression of the spinal cord) is found to be associated with 118 drugs and 217 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cervical myelopathy.

On Jul, 16, 2026

599,650 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 37 people (0.01%) have Cervical myelopathy.

Could Methotrexate cause Cervical myelopathy?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate when they have Cervical myelopathy? *

What is the age of people who have Cervical myelopathy when taking Methotrexate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate? *

Humira: 17 people, 45.95%
Enbrel: 9 people, 24.32%
Prednisone: 8 people, 21.62%
Folic Acid: 7 people, 18.92%
Ranitidine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 16.22%
Prednisolone: 6 people, 16.22%
Methylprednisolone: 6 people, 16.22%
Remicade: 5 people, 13.51%
Aspirin: 5 people, 13.51%
Fosamax: 4 people, 10.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Cervical myelopathy? *

Depression: 7 people, 18.92%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 13.51%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 13.51%
Weakness: 4 people, 10.81%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 10.81%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 10.81%
Foot Fracture: 4 people, 10.81%
Spinal Column Stenosis (narrowing of spinal column): 4 people, 10.81%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 10.81%
Platelet Count Increased: 3 people, 8.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 10.81%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 10.81%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 8.11%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 5.41%
Cough: 2 people, 5.41%
Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Decreased: 2 people, 5.41%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 5.41%
Constipation: 2 people, 5.41%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 5.41%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cervical myelopathy:

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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) and Methotrexate (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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