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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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have been on for 5 years, even when on enbrel still took 10mg, but now on 20 again
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didn't work
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Was able to lower Prednisone from 60mg day to 10mg day with this med.
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due to elevated liver enzymes had to stop taking it - but it worked
Working / Worked
Arava apears to be the drug of choice. Since have been using it condition has chnged greatly
Working / Worked
Brilliant! I changed from methotrexate to this drug. It is a tablet and is great. I have energy and feel really good...
Somewhat Helpful
.im not up an running good days some days nothing
Somewhat Helpful
I've been taking this for a year. The only side effect I've noticed is hair loss, which is distressing but managable. my rheumatologist says my bloodtests look better since I started taking it, but my RA symptoms have only gotten worse over the last year or so.
Somewhat Helpful
Not thrilled with Arava. The wash out procedure especially sucked.
Somewhat Helpful
hands were still curling under.
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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]
