Cough and Methotrexate? Is there a link? and

[Musiclady18]

I have been taking methotrexate since August 30th. Recently I developed a cough, is a cough a side effect of methotrexate? I am currently at 4 tablets 10 mg and no longer on prednisone. I have been feeling pretty good but now this cough??

I am also considering the 3rd dose of the Covid vaccine, what is the thought?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Please have a look at FAQs - there are quite a few posts on both MTX and Covid Vaccines- or related posts -

Not sure where you live, doesn’t say on profile, so you may need to check your own location’s advice on vaccines -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[SnazzyD]

Hello, not much to go on there. Is it a wet cough or dry cough? Is it in bouts or constant? How long have you had it? When does it occur? Any sputum? Any other symptoms? It can mean many many things, so ideally you need to speak to a doc.

[Musiclady18 in reply to SnazzyD]

Mostly dry cough last 3 - 4 weeks started Methotrexate August 30. Fortunately talking to Rheumy today. Thanks for your reply

[MrsNails]

Hi - you need to ring your Rheumy Team today - any kind of persistent cough (not related to a cold or chest infection) must be reported as MTX can affect the lungs. You should have had an X-ray before starting it & they will probably request one now to compare.

MrsN

Long Time MTX Patient

[Karenjaninaz]

Are you taking any blood pressure medication‘s that are ace inhibitors? A side effect of those is the” ace cough”. That would require a change in medication.

[Musiclady18]

I am taking blood pressure meds but have been taking them and no cough this just started 3 1/2 weeks ago, been on the meds 3 years?