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A member asked:
Is it possible that or does the drug methetrexate cause progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (pml)?
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Yes: However, that issue is incredible rare if Methotrexate is used alone and not in combination with other agents including prednisone, biologics or other immunosuppressives.
Answered 6/28/2014
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