Methotrexate and Vulval abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vulval abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin B12, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vulval abscess 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 604,313 Methotrexate users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate.

What is Vulval abscess?

Vulval abscess is found to be associated with 82 drugs and 168 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vulval abscess.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

599,650 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 47 people (0.01%) have Vulval abscess.

Could Methotrexate cause Vulval abscess?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate when they have Vulval abscess? *

What is the age of people who have Vulval abscess when taking Methotrexate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vulval abscess? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 17 people, 36.17%
Headache (pain in head): 17 people, 36.17%
Pneumonia: 16 people, 34.04%
Pain: 16 people, 34.04%
Back Pain: 15 people, 31.91%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 31.91%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 14 people, 29.79%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 14 people, 29.79%
Nerve Compression: 14 people, 29.79%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 14 people, 29.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 24 people, 51.06%
Pain: 14 people, 29.79%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 8 people, 17.02%
Constipation: 3 people, 6.38%
B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia (lymphoid cancer): 2 people, 4.26%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 2 people, 4.26%
Vulval Disorder: 1 person, 2.13%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 1 person, 2.13%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 2.13%
Anorectal Abscess: 1 person, 2.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Vulval abscess:

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Vulval abscess (168 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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