Methotrexate and Urticaria papular - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urticaria papular is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Rashes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urticaria papular 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 604,314 Methotrexate users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate.

What is Urticaria papular?

Urticaria papular (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely) is found to be associated with 35 drugs and 160 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urticaria papular.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

599,650 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 12 people (0.0%) have Urticaria papular.

Could Methotrexate cause Urticaria papular?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate when they have Urticaria papular? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Urticaria papular when taking Methotrexate? *

  • female: 50 %
  • male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Urticaria papular when taking Methotrexate? *

  • 0-1: 50 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 10 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 10 %
  • 50-59: 20 %
  • 60+: 10 %

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate? *

  1. Dexamethasone: 6 people, 50.00%
  2. Vancomycin: 5 people, 41.67%
  3. Mercaptopurine: 5 people, 41.67%
  4. Azithromycin: 5 people, 41.67%
  5. Bactrim: 5 people, 41.67%
  6. Ceftazidime: 5 people, 41.67%
  7. Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 5 people, 41.67%
  8. Elidel: 5 people, 41.67%
  9. Famotidine: 5 people, 41.67%
  10. Triamcinolone: 5 people, 41.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Urticaria papular? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 6 people, 50.00%
  2. Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 50.00%
  3. Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 6 people, 50.00%
  4. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 5 people, 41.67%
  5. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 41.67%
  6. Lung Infiltration (a substance that normally includes fluid, inflammatory exudates or cells that fill a region of lung): 5 people, 41.67%
  7. Normochromic Normocytic Anaemia (forms of anaemia in which the average size and haemoglobin content of the red blood cells are within normal limits): 5 people, 41.67%
  8. Limb Injury: 5 people, 41.67%
  9. Joint Stiffness: 5 people, 41.67%
  10. Viral Infection: 5 people, 41.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 5 people, 41.67%
  2. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 16.67%
  3. Weight Decreased: 1 person, 8.33%
  4. Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 8.33%
  7. Breast Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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.

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