Methotrexate LPF Solution Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormally High Levels Of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds In Your Blood
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Canker Sores
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Stinging Sensation On The Skin
  • Bronchitis
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Of The Gums And Mouth
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Anemia
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Hardening Of The Liver
  • Leukoencephalopathy, A Disease Of The White Matter Of The Brain
  • Liver Tissue Death

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Furunculosis Or Boils On The Skin
  • Itching
  • Throat Irritation
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot In A Retinal Vein
  • A Blood Clot In An Artery
  • A Blood Clot In The Brain
  • A Broken Bone
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Hole In The Intestine
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Type Of Immune System Problem Called Hypogammaglobulinemia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • An Unusual Viral Infection Called Cytomegalovirus Infection
  • Bleeding And Inflammation Of The Small Intestine
  • Bleeding From The Lungs
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Dead Skin
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Diabetes
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Excess Liver Fibrous Tissue
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Hemiplegia
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure
  • Inflammation Of Blood Vessels In The Skin
  • Inflammation Of The Alveoli Of The Lungs
  • Inflammation Of The Arachnoid, One Of The Membranes Covering The Brain And Spinal Column
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Opportunistic Fungal Infection
  • Optic Neuropathy, A Disease Of The Optic Nerve
  • Osteonecrosis, The Death Of Bone Tissue Due To A Lack Of Blood Supply
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia With A Fungus Called Pneumocystis Jirovecii
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Subacute Necrotizing Encephalomyelopathy, A Type Of Brain Dysfunction
  • Temporary Blindness
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Acne
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Infection
  • Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Bloody Urine
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Eye
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Sperm Count
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pink Eye
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Small Red Skin Lesions Due To Dilated Blood Vessels
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Tissue Death, Or Necrosis, At An Injection Site

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