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Does Intake Of Methotrexate Cause Dry Cough Like Side Effects?
Ive been on methotrexate for a month now. a week later I developed an upper respiratory infection with a cough and heavy phlegm. antibiotics cured the infection and now I have a dry cough. Im taking the methotrexate for lupus Is the dry cough from that and if so should I be concerned
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
You needs to be particular as Methotrexate can lead to fibrosis of lung and can lead to cough and fibrosis.
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