What is Leflunomide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LeflunomideBrand:
Leflunomide is a disease modifying antirheumatic drug used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis to reduce symptoms, retard structural damage and improve physical function. Also use as to prevent rejection in organ transplants.
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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
| 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
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