Methotrexate vs. Piroxicam: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Methotrexate and Piroxicam. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 616,203 people who take Methotrexate and Piroxicam, 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 Piroxicam?
Piroxicam has active ingredients of piroxicam. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 8,582 Piroxicam users. Check the latest studies of Piroxicam.
616,203 people who take Methotrexate and Piroxicam are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium)
- Piroxicam (piroxicam)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Methotrexate:
- not at all: 5.97 %
- somewhat: 26.02 %
- moderate: 33.96 %
- high: 25.51 %
- very high: 8.53 %
Piroxicam:
- not at all: 7.69 %
- somewhat: 21.54 %
- moderate: 36.92 %
- high: 21.54 %
- very high: 12.31 %
Want to compare Methotrexate with Piroxicam?
- Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+)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.
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 .
- Kola E, Bakalli I, Celaj E, Lluka R, Heta S, Sallabanda S, "Stomach perforation from piroxicam poisoning", Paediatrics Today, 2012 Jun .
- 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 .
- Kola E, Bakalli I, Celaj E, Lluka R, Heta S, Sallabanda S, "Stomach perforation from piroxicam poisoning", Paediatrics Today, 2012 Jun .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Methotrexate (599,792 reports)
- Piroxicam (8,416 reports)
Browse all side effects of Methotrexate:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Piroxicam:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on methotrexate sodium and piroxicam (the active ingredients of Methotrexate and Piroxicam, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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