Along with their needing effects, medication like methotrexate can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, kidney problems, stomach or liver problems, loss of hair and other side effects. These and others are described below. Always because of the way these medication act on the body, there is a risk that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the drug is using. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Diarrhea; reddening of skin; sores in mouth and on lips; stomach pain
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; blurred vision; chest pain; convulsions - seizures; cough or hoarseness; dead or loose skin layers; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; painful peeling of skin patches; pinpoint red spots on skin; red blisters, ulcers on the lip, mouth, eye, nasal passages and genital area; reddening of the skin with or without hair loss; shortness of breath; sloughing of skin , muscle and bone; unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Back pain; dark urine; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. Always your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common or rare
Acne; boils; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting; pale skin; skin rash or itching
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with methotrexate has ended, normal hair growth must return.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.