Leflunomide Questions

My doctor has asked me to consider taken leflunomide to treat RA, is there anything else instead?

I also have diabetes controlled type 2. Is there an alternate medication other than methotrexate that I can take. If I agree to try this medication I have to sign a consent form, which worries me.

Posted 7 days ago • 1 answer •

Has anyone had a problem with a change in pill manufacturer for Leflunomide?

I have been on Leflunomide for 5 months with good results. Lasy month my pill changed from a white aspirin looking pill to a triangular peach colored pill with a harder coating. About a week after ...

Posted 1 May 2012 • 0 answers •

Leflunomide - are the side effects similar to methotrexate?

I was unable to continue that drug due to its side effects- nausea, lethargy and depression, weakness

Posted 11 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Can anynone tell me when the side effects of Leflunomide might start. Do they start when you first?

... start taking it or can it take weeks to start perhaps after 12 weeks when the drug has started to build up in your system and hopefully start working

Posted 29 Feb 2012 • 0 answers •

Has anyone experienced increased sweating since starting Leflunomide?

Started leflunomide in October. Have recently begun to have severe perspiration from arm pits. Will a prescription deodorant help?

Posted 16 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

Is taking the yellow fever vaccination safe for those taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis?

I am currently taking Leflunomide and occasionally steroids.

Posted 3 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

Leflunomide - Has anyone suffered from mood swings, specifically, depression?

Posted 10 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone had a problem with their liver on this drug?

I heard that a side effect could be liver damage. I am experiencing liver pain and lower back pain. Been on the drug over a year and haven't noticed too much reduced pain with my RA. Dr. had me ...

Posted 2 Feb 2011 • 4 answers •

I had to go to the bathroom 18 times a night while on Leflunomide. Is this normal?

I took the Leflunomide for a month. The frequent urination got worse the longer I took it. I stopped taking it and the frequent urination at night stopped. My rheumatologist says that he doesn't ...

Posted 22 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

What about drinking alcohol while using Leflunomide. This is my first subscription and I dont know?

if i should drink or not.

Posted 27 Feb 2010 • 1 answer •

Hi I would like to know if leflunomide can be restarted once the liver levels come back to normal?

Posted 7 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

If I get my girl pregnant while taking Leflunomide, is there a risk of birth defect?

Posted 30 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •