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(also known as Leflunomide)
AravaŽ is indicated in adults for the treatment of active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis arthritis to reduce signs and symptoms, to inhibit structural damage as evidenced by X-ray erosions and joint space narrowing, and to improve physical function.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 139 |
57% |
| Arthritis | 6 |
67% |
| Lupus | 5 |
80% |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 2 |
50% |
| Sjogren's Syndrome | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 57% (155
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Arava Reviews
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used to be on Arava...I think it did okay...but now on the biologicals
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I have been on this since April 2009. No problems until August, in which I started losing my hair.
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Not work
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Working still, no side effects, using in conjunction with Remicade.
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This has been a miracle drugbut I cant take it at a full dose 20mg a day. I had hair loss and excessive diarrhea. I had to go back on it due to rebound swollen handsfingers and severe eye pain when off x 2wks. now on 10mg every other day. If I miss one dose I feel it.
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works okay, no side effects
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Possible BP problems so stopped.
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Been on it for over 2 years but have just been taken off. Did it work ? dosage 30mg + m/x (5mg) the 2 drugs worked for & R/A was in remission, but white cell count went dangerously down, so was immediately taken off both & RA returned with a vengeance
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Worked for 1 year, right now not working.
Working / Worked
wonderful
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Discussions
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ARAVA?
I was on Arava for about 5 months and had to stop because of my liver levels going crazy. Lynne [More] -
leflunomide, anyone?
Hi civansita, Arava is another name for levflunamide. I was on it for awhile, and the biggest thing to worry about is your liver. It is hepatoxic. ... [More] -
Leflunomide?
For me the combination of Leflunmide and Remicade has changed my condition greatly. i have had RA for over 20 yrs. i went on disability about 8yrs ago... [More] -
Leflunomide?
I've been taking it for about 3 months. It seemd to help. I also take mtx. The biologics seem to help the best. I was on Enbrel until we switched ... [More] -
Leflunomide?
My Rheumy just started me on Leflunomide. Has anyone taken this medicine for their RA? I was on MTX for about 3 months, and it seemed to do nothing. T... [More]
