Question 1

what is the definition or description of: leflunomide allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergy or side -: Allergy or side effect? Rash, hives, facial swelling-these are manifestations if allergy! Low white count, gastric issues, and hepatitis are examples of potentially serious side effects. This drug should be prescribed by only a handful of specialists who use it frequently!

Question 2

prednisone x 2 yrs and arava x 4 mos for suspected pmr. now with hypogammaglobulinemia  and albuminuria. could medicines be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Prednisone: Usually prednisone is the treatment for hypogamma, albuminuria depending on cause. Consult with us to determine if you need further evaluation.

Question 3

take propecia 1mg, methotrexate 25mg, arava (leflunomide) 20mg, enbrel weekly, b12 & folic acid..which ones are most likely to cause high liver enzymes(ast&alt)?

Accepted Answer

Mtx and enbrel (etanercept) : Methotrexate and Enbrel (etanercept) can cause elevation of the liver enzymes.

Question 4

can leflunomide cause bleeding?

Accepted Answer

If?: It can lower platelets.  If liver problems (hepatitis occurs, lower fibrinogen levels occur and can also cause bleeding.  Low platelet counts are more likely.

Question 5

psa have tried mtx w /remicade& w/ humara no help methotrexate caused blood issues but worked better. now embrel/leflunomide.no relief frustrated help?

Accepted Answer

MTX sc ?: Mtx causes less liver issues given sc versus oral. Also mtx has more potent metabolites that take 10 weeks to develop. You did not specify what tests where abnormal.  But you suggest that mtx was given alone. Was it? Mtx and Humira (adalimumab) are a good combo for psoriatic arthritis.

Question 6

bruises on leg currently taking leflunomide & sulfasalazine & b12 injection per month & metroprolol(betablocker) what is the cause of bruises in legs?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: most likely cause of your leg bruises is probably the sulfasalazine, which has anti inflammatory effects and similar to aspirin  can cause easy bruising.  As long as you are not having serious bleeding problems you are probably ok to continue to take the medicine

Question 7

is arava (leflunomide) cheaper then methotrexate?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate cheaper: Generic Methotrexate is very inexpensive.  If you get name brand pills it's more, but generic version of Arava (leflunomide) is more expensive than Methotrexate and Arava is the most expensive.  In my experience, Methotrexate works better and has less frequent dosing (weekly instead of daily). I only use Leflunomide (arava) if Methotrexate can't be used for some reason. Side effects are similar.

Question 8

what's the probability of arava (leflunomide) harming a baby while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Arava (leflunomide) is : Contraindicated in pregnancy.

Question 9

i have ra and am on prednsion and arava, (leflunomide) what do you think about being on both?

Accepted Answer

Common combination: In rheumatoid arthritis Prednisone is given with a variety of other  medication during therapy. We try to taper  people off Prednisone because  of its  long term risks and side effects. Each medication has side effects including some of these: risk of  infection, bone loss, osteoporosis, cataracts, weight gain with Prednisone and blood count and liver test with (leflunomide) generic name of arava.

Question 10

why do i need to stop methotrexate & arava (leflunomide) before alif surgery? i can't take it for 2 months after, why?

Accepted Answer

See below: You must stop before surgery and you can resume it until you are cleared the surgeon performing surgery because it can put you at increased risk for post-surgerical infections.

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What is the definition or description of: leflunomide allergy?

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Prednisone x 2 yrs and arava x 4 mos for suspected pmr. now with hypogammaglobulinemia and albuminuria. could medicines be the cause?

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Take propecia 1mg, methotrexate 25mg, arava (leflunomide) 20mg, enbrel weekly, b12 & folic acid..which ones are most likely to cause high liver enzymes(ast&alt)?

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Can leflunomide cause bleeding?

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Psa have tried mtx w /remicade& w/ humara no help methotrexate caused blood issues but worked better. now embrel/leflunomide.no relief frustrated help?

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Bruises on leg currently taking leflunomide & sulfasalazine & b12 injection per month & metroprolol(betablocker) what is the cause of bruises in legs?

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Is arava (leflunomide) cheaper then methotrexate?

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What's the probability of arava (leflunomide) harming a baby while pregnant?

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I have ra and am on prednsion and arava, (leflunomide) what do you think about being on both?

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Why do i need to stop methotrexate & arava (leflunomide) before alif surgery? i can't take it for 2 months after, why?

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