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had to stop metho.because of 2 chest infections.

Now only on single tablet of lefluamide.

Will it work on its own to prevent flare ups?

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medway-lady

It put m into total remission for years. Side effects at first soon went and so did RA. Brilliant medication I only wish I could still use it.

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AgedCrone in reply tomedway-lady

Great for those who want to forget to eat…I lost mega kgs on it that I could ill afford to lose. My rheumy said he had never seen such drastic result before..but as soon as I stopped taking it..my appetite returned.

Very odd experience.

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Ferret18

It was a game changer for me. Worked really well for 4-5 years. Had to change to a biologic recently but Leflunomide was great with no side effects for me. Good luck

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ruth_p

It can be just as effective as mtx. They’re just less likely to prescribe it because it’s more expensive than the mtx.

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liveinwoods

Methatexate made my hair fall out! I was switched to Leflunomide with no ill effects. Hope it works for you.🤓

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