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Leflunomide side effects or not
So after failing on three dmards I've been put on leflunomide (
Arava
). The rheumatologist is trying a slow build up. So I've done two weeks taking a tablet every other day and now I'm in to my second week of taking it daily (10mg). I feel pretty awful.
So after failing on three dmards I've been put on leflunomide (
Arava
). The rheumatologist is trying a slow build up. So I've done two weeks taking a tablet every other day and now I'm in to my second week of taking it daily (10mg). I feel pretty awful.
Frankiefarr
in
NRAS
7 years ago
Not sure which drug is best
Well the specialist nurse rang me yesterday and said that the doc is thinking about putting me on a drug called LEFLUNOMIDE (
ARAVA
) I have never heard of this so any help or insight into this would be received so gratefully xx
Well the specialist nurse rang me yesterday and said that the doc is thinking about putting me on a drug called LEFLUNOMIDE (
ARAVA
) I have never heard of this so any help or insight into this would be received so gratefully xx
Woodiesmum
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
Leflunomide & premature menopause
Hi there, I'm 34 years old and on Leflunomide (
Arava
) and I honestly think that I may be experiencing early menopause. I am usually very on time but this is now the second time in the last few months when I have missed a period. I experience all the symptoms but the actual period doesn't come.
Hi there, I'm 34 years old and on Leflunomide (
Arava
) and I honestly think that I may be experiencing early menopause. I am usually very on time but this is now the second time in the last few months when I have missed a period. I experience all the symptoms but the actual period doesn't come.
AishaSalie33
in
Arthritis Action
7 years ago
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It's the only med I am on for ra , due to being allergic to methotrexate and plauqinill, and
arava
It's the only med I am on for ra , due to being allergic to methotrexate and plauqinill, and
arava
Cynthialcj
in
NRAS
7 years ago
Diagnosed with Cellular Type Non-Specific Interstitial pneumonia in November 2016. Looking for others with this dx three to six months prior
Arava
20mg/day. Morphin and many other meds. I want to know the earliest date that you as a patient went into remission, as my SaO2 seems to continue to fall instead of getting better. I need to find a good NSIP Support Group! XOXO ❤ 😘 🙏 Thank you for your help !
Arava
20mg/day. Morphin and many other meds. I want to know the earliest date that you as a patient went into remission, as my SaO2 seems to continue to fall instead of getting better. I need to find a good NSIP Support Group! XOXO ❤ 😘 🙏 Thank you for your help !
Bon_Bon_Brown1967
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Dental work while on Leflunomide
I am taking currently 8mg Predisone and 10mg Leflunomide
Arava
and feel very well with it. Now I need to extract the last upper tooth because I have an inflammation under the crown. After 6 months my dentist plans a sinus lift, bone augmentation before he will places an implant.
I am taking currently 8mg Predisone and 10mg Leflunomide
Arava
and feel very well with it. Now I need to extract the last upper tooth because I have an inflammation under the crown. After 6 months my dentist plans a sinus lift, bone augmentation before he will places an implant.
Orchid47
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
Arava 10mg Leflunomide Braille problem
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arava
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arava
Hidden
in
Arthritis Action
7 years ago
Leflunomide Arava
My Rheumi told me that I had no other choice than to start taking
Arava
to lower the Predisone.
My Rheumi told me that I had no other choice than to start taking
Arava
to lower the Predisone.
Orchid47
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
Don't know?
I am taking
arava
for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infection within 12.hours . went to er and they gave me antibiotics but is not working yet . still have the infection . now what do I do
I am taking
arava
for my ra .had a little scratch a week ago . it got infection within 12.hours . went to er and they gave me antibiotics but is not working yet . still have the infection . now what do I do
Hurtalot
in
NRAS
8 years ago
The New Girl
I'm now on
Arava
(Leflunomide) and 6 weeks in, I still do not have any relief. I'm ready to get this under control! You should say hi, I'm pretty friendly ;-)
I'm now on
Arava
(Leflunomide) and 6 weeks in, I still do not have any relief. I'm ready to get this under control! You should say hi, I'm pretty friendly ;-)
sunshinebc79
in
Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Leflunomide Issues
So I was on mtx and it caused palpitations, Rheumy switched to Leflunomide (
Arava
) and it's caused horribly high blood pressure. I've been off 5 days now and it still is hanging out in the 170/122 area. He said if it doesn't come down in 10-14 days then I would need to do a cleanse.
So I was on mtx and it caused palpitations, Rheumy switched to Leflunomide (
Arava
) and it's caused horribly high blood pressure. I've been off 5 days now and it still is hanging out in the 170/122 area. He said if it doesn't come down in 10-14 days then I would need to do a cleanse.
sunshinebc79
in
Cure Arthritis Community
7 years ago
Yikes
I was switched to azathrioprine after I failed on Methotrexate and
Arava
for side effects. I also take plaquenil with the azathrioprine. I have only been on it for three weeks. I am having a huge flare with intense joint pain in my jaw, SI joint hips and shoulder.
I was switched to azathrioprine after I failed on Methotrexate and
Arava
for side effects. I also take plaquenil with the azathrioprine. I have only been on it for three weeks. I am having a huge flare with intense joint pain in my jaw, SI joint hips and shoulder.
Lorin
in
NRAS
8 years ago
How Long Does Arava Take To Work?
Good Morning All, I started 10 mg of
Arava
/Leflunomide nearly 2 months ago now, alongside Sulfasalazine which I have been taking for 3 years but which never fully controlled my RA.
Good Morning All, I started 10 mg of
Arava
/Leflunomide nearly 2 months ago now, alongside Sulfasalazine which I have been taking for 3 years but which never fully controlled my RA.
Pat64
in
NRAS
8 years ago
First Biologic
I'm to continue on
Arava
as well. Sorry if I'm writing a book here. I guess bottom line I would like to know if anyone has been on Orencia (Abatacept) and your experiences with it.
I'm to continue on
Arava
as well. Sorry if I'm writing a book here. I guess bottom line I would like to know if anyone has been on Orencia (Abatacept) and your experiences with it.
ezlong
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Newbie to site
Been on every treatment out there and now am on Rituxan infusions,
Arava
, methotrexate and Mobic. I'm wondering if anyone else has had significant hair loss and if anything has helped??? The disease has done so much to my body I wish it'd leave my hair alone!
Been on every treatment out there and now am on Rituxan infusions,
Arava
, methotrexate and Mobic. I'm wondering if anyone else has had significant hair loss and if anything has helped??? The disease has done so much to my body I wish it'd leave my hair alone!
kellienix
in
Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Pain
The Rhuematology specialist I'm under has no idea of how much pain I'm in .i am injecting fortnightly with Cimzia I'm on 1000 mg of naproxen wearing a butec pain patch waiting for a image guided pain injection to my foot which is now 8 weeks and also taking
Arava
daily with my anti inflammatory tablets
The Rhuematology specialist I'm under has no idea of how much pain I'm in .i am injecting fortnightly with Cimzia I'm on 1000 mg of naproxen wearing a butec pain patch waiting for a image guided pain injection to my foot which is now 8 weeks and also taking
Arava
daily with my anti inflammatory tablets
19602560
in
NRAS
8 years ago
What do you, as a patient, need to know when starting a new medication?
For instance, Leflunomide (
Arava
– DMARD) has a common side effect of an upset stomach but the accompanying leaflet has no information on how one can deal with it. One of our members is on an advisory board for patient information leaflets and needs your views!
For instance, Leflunomide (
Arava
– DMARD) has a common side effect of an upset stomach but the accompanying leaflet has no information on how one can deal with it. One of our members is on an advisory board for patient information leaflets and needs your views!
Shivam-NRAS
NRAS
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Arava and Sulfasalazine
I'm about to start
Arava
as well but from reading all the posts on this site, It does appear to be a less common drug combination.
I'm about to start
Arava
as well but from reading all the posts on this site, It does appear to be a less common drug combination.
Pat64
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Methotrexate - Very good and informative videos for RA patients!!
I believe the methotrexate and
arava
have helped me a lot during my recovery process. Of course, I also exercise daily to ensure speedy recovery too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrHHGIXcJOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8db8l0D7j5g
I believe the methotrexate and
arava
have helped me a lot during my recovery process. Of course, I also exercise daily to ensure speedy recovery too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrHHGIXcJOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8db8l0D7j5g
Amy_Lee
in
Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Help Coming off of Prednisone
I have been on
Arava
for almost 2 months - doing very well. I am to try to come off of my 5mg prednisone. Last week I started taking it every other day and it seemed ok. However, last night (Sun) I woke up with terrible pain - in some joints but mostly in my teeth.
I have been on
Arava
for almost 2 months - doing very well. I am to try to come off of my 5mg prednisone. Last week I started taking it every other day and it seemed ok. However, last night (Sun) I woke up with terrible pain - in some joints but mostly in my teeth.
Mayna_Dichiara
in
NRAS
8 years ago
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