I am due to take my first Leflunomide tablet either tonight or tomorrow morning. I also have my 15mg methotraxate injection on Thursday mornings. Should I take the Leflunomide at the same time as the injection or space them out? Many thanks
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Hi Diamond I started Leflunamide 5 weeks ago and I take it with the Mxt injection without any problems if that helps. I wasn’t told otherwise so I assumed it was ok. 🤞
Thank you for replying Pat13. I often have abnormal bloods (on mtx), but my gp just puts no further action required on the results - hopefully taking the leflunomide won't make them worse!
Sounds Ok then. My results were such that MXT was stopped immediately and Leflunomide started. I was on maximum dose of MXT so that maybe a different response. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck
I think my GPs aren't really on the ball with my bloods - that's what I was trying to say - I did try the max MTX but I felt so sick on it and so much hair fell out that my rheumy lowered the dose. I do hope the Leflunomide is working for you Pat13!
Thanks KittyJ. I usually do, but as it can take a few days for call backs I thought I would ask here first and see how other peeps take theirs. Seems to be ok to take them together - fingers crossed!
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