Does methotrexate cause cataracts.i take 5mg every friday my eye test said i have them this is for rhurmertiod arthritis.

No: Methotrexate does not cause cataracts but Prednisone does. Have you taken Prednisone for your ra?

No: The fda package insert does not report cataract as a side effect of mtx. Patients with RA can get inflammation in the eye which can cause a cataract. Steroids used to treat inflammation of the body and eye can also cause cataracts.

Let me explain: On mar, 25, 2013: 123, 553 people reported to have side effects when taking methotrexate. Among them, 480 people (0.39%) have cataract. Please read the following. http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/methotrexate/cataract ocular ocular side effects reported with Methotrexate include conjunctivitis and serious visual changes of unknown origin.