Table 3.

Adverse events reported in the MTX population in the first 12 weeks. Values are n.

Adverse EventsFrequencyDefinitely or Probably Related to MTXAdverse Events SeverityMTX HeldMTX StoppedSAE Frequency
MildModerateSevere
Fatigue1610970210
Hair loss/alopecia54410000
Nausea4037301001150
Vomiting21110100
Diarrhea43220100
Abdominal/GI upset1381120410
Mouth ulcer/cold sores74322300
Sore throat71520600
Cough40220100
Chest infection51320400
LRTI10010100
Shortness of breath20020100
Fever40310100
UTI10100000
Infection, other70430200
Headache/migraine113551411
Mood disturbance/irritability41400100
Liver abnormalities302025501840
Anemia00000000
Neutropenia32210100
  • MTX: methotrexate; SAE: serious adverse event; GI: gastrointestinal; LRTI: lower respiratory tract infection; UTI: urinary tract infection.