Methotrexate and Germ cell cancer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Germ cell cancer is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, also take Prednisolone, and have Juvenile arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Germ cell cancer 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 Germ cell cancer?

Germ cell cancer is found to be associated with 24 drugs and 47 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Germ cell cancer.

On Jul, 12, 2026

599,650 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 11 people (0.0%) have Germ cell cancer.

Could Methotrexate cause Germ cell cancer?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Germ cell cancer when taking Methotrexate? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Germ cell cancer when taking Methotrexate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate? *

Prednisolone: 7 people, 63.64%
Remicade: 6 people, 54.55%
Aspirin: 3 people, 27.27%
Etoposide: 2 people, 18.18%
Cisplatin: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Germ cell cancer? *

Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 4 people, 36.36%
Bone Marrow Failure: 4 people, 36.36%
Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles): 2 people, 18.18%
Central Obesity (belly fat): 2 people, 18.18%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 9.09%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 9.09%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 1 person, 9.09%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 9.09%
Joint Contracture (a permanent shortening of a muscle or joint): 1 person, 9.09%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 9 people, 81.82%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 1 person, 9.09%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 9.09%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Germ cell cancer (47 conditions)

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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