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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 | 140 |
57% |
| Arthritis | 6 |
67% |
| Lupus | 5 |
80% |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 2 |
50% |
| Sjogren's Syndrome | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 58% (156
Members)
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Arava Reviews
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I have been on this since Feb 09 and it seems to be working for the joint pain. But not helping with the low WBC count.
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Worked for awhile. Caused very low white count. Took for about two years.
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Took a few weeks to start working but I did notice an effect
Working / Worked
not sure yet but fingers and hands are hurtings
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Its working now.
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did not work
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works well
Working / Worked
Worked very well for me, but it gave me hepatic toxicity (liver toxicity). I then had to stop taking all of my medicines for several months while my liver healed. This sent me into a horrible flare-up that lasted for a year and a half. I actually had to stop working altogether for a year and a half while I tried several other medicines until we found something else that could get me back on my feet. I still have active disease, though.
Working / Worked
Arava worked really well for me but caused me to have liver toxicity. I then had to go off of all of my medications for months to let my liver recover. This sent my into a terrible flare-up that caused me to stop working for a year and a half while my doctor attempted through trial and error to find another medication that could get me back on my feet.
Working / Worked
seems to be working, without too many side effects
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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]
