How do members experience Leflunomide?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Rheumatoid arthritis 3,349 149
Systemic lupus erythematosus 47 21
Psoriatic arthritis 18 10
Arthritis pain 6 1
Joint pain 6 3

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 22
Nausea 13
Hair loss 11
Headaches 6
Elevated liver enzymes 4
Weight loss 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 40
Moderate 42
Mild 41
None 65

Member evaluations

25yrRA

evaluated on Mar 16, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: None
  • Side effects: None

andreamegan

evaluated on Jul 04, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

MELttdown

evaluated on Nov 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for psoriatic arthritis: None
  • Side effects: Severe