Leflunomide Side Effects
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LEFLUNOMIDE SIDE EFFECTS;
Leflunomide(Arava), a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), helps improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms such as joint swelling and tenderness. But unlike many symptom relievers that only help relieve pain and swelling, Arava actually helps slow the progression of joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, Arava is the only oral DMARD indicated to improve physical function.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- hair loss
- headache
- dizziness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- mouth sores
- runny nose
- back pain
- dry or itchy skin
- muscle pain or weakness
- flu-like symptoms
- urinary tract infection
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- increased heart rate
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have, or have ever had, any of these conditions:
an alcohol problem
anemia or other blood disorders
cancer or cancer treatments (radiation therapy)
an immune deficiency (natural or due to cancer, cancer chemotherapy, infection with the HIV virus or AIDS, radiation, or steroid therapy)
fever or infection
high blood pressure
kidney disease
liver disease
lung disease or breathing problems
an unusual or allergic reaction to leflunomide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
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