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What Causes Severe Dizziness And Nausea After Taking Methotrexate?

On 25mg single use dose methotrexate subcutaneous. Experienced severe upper thigh leg cramp/dizzy, nauseated, cold sweat tonight earlier episode 1-1: severe pain upper gut with belching, nauseated, dizzy, cold sweat. Physcian ordered Holts monitor for one month/no significant results liver enzymes were elevated after labs following first event stopped methotrexate from 1-9 until tonight liver enzymes were normal on 2nd lab work
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Hello,

It could be an allergic reaction to methotrexate.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Dizziness And Nausea After Taking Methotrexate?

Hello, It could be an allergic reaction to methotrexate. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician