...less medical jargon in a 'Quick Glance' format!
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
