My RA Consultant has recently added Leflunomide to my medication ....
I have to have a blood pressure check every 2 weeks...
The first check was normal and the second one 3 days ago was elevated to 163 over 79...
I am a bit concerned by this and wondered if anyone else has experienced this
Thanks
Gail
Hi I took Leflunomide for 7 months last year no one ever told me to watch out for high blood pressure ! I am on a low dose of blood pressure tablets anyway as can be a problem of mine but I wonder why my rheumy didnt mention this side affect. However I check my bp myself and it was OK all the time I was on leflu. My blood pressure goes up as I get near the surgery door even when I am not nervous! Also just knowing its up makes it worse too.
You're so right. I can send my blood pressure up just thinking about it! I had my blood pressure taken just before and during Retuximab . I thought here we go but surprisingly it was fine. Hope you get sorted.
I take this stuff and its great !! I feel so much better, no pain, no fog, no tiredness and no swollen joints. I had side effects for about a fortnight then everything changed and life is normal once again. Best medication for me by a long way. I do my own blood pressure and was warned it might go up but it hasn't and must have regular blood tests and no booze. But its worth it.
Thank you for your reply
I read this can increase your blood pressure. I took mine at home in a relaxed environment using one I bought from Lloyds the chemist. Very reliable.My BP was always raised at the surgery and I took them in my readings. I had to come off the drug because of severe gastrointestinal problems caused by it only after three weeks trial. Good luck!
Thanks Jackie.... I had a call today from my GP who wants to see me about raised BP so hopefully it will get sorted 
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