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Arava (Leflunomide) - monitoring more than 1,500 patients

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What does it do?

This product is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It works by inhibiting an enzyme which produces inflammation.

Last text update: 2011-10-05

Last data update: 2012-01-14

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box relating to the necessity of confirming no pregnancy prior to use.

Usage:

Arava is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.

Rheumatoid Arthritis	98%
Lupus	4%
Psoriatic Arthritis	2%

General Information:

5.2: Arava Average Satisfaction Score

63% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Arava.
15% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Arava

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I have been taking Leflunomide for 7 of the 9 years i have had RA. I was told that i have high blood pressure as a result taking this med. However iam doing very well. my formula is 6 pills a day. 1 Leflunomide,1generic lotrel, 2 1mg folic acid,1calcium plus vitamin d,and a multiple vitamin. I take my meds with a large glass of milk. also my doctor sent me to physical therapy recently this has greatly helped me to manage my pain. when i am in severe pain i take generic motrin 800mg, and the pain goes away, i have severe pain about two times in a 3 month period. I hope my formula will help,it is doing great for me.

67 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2011-01-30 03:18:47

I broke out in hives. I was itching so much I scratched open my skin. Most of the itching was on my neck/throat area, but also on my hands & wrists.

53 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2010-10-25 16:11:26

I just started taking Leflunomide with my methotrexate to help with my rheumitoid arthritis how long will it be before I notice a change good or bad

51 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2010-06-26 19:29:21

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