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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
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Arava Reviews
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No Side effects that I can notice but what it does is very subtle and only noticeable after a month or more on or off the medication. I find it helps with the stiffness and tendonitis. However my disease is still progressing. Recently combined with Enbrel resulted in a spike in liver enzymes test so i have been taken off the Arava. Stiffness is starting to set back in again.
Somewhat Helpful
I have slightly more pain & swelling than with Methotrexate, but way worth it because I have so much more energy & less nausea.
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Only been on it for 2 and a half months. Still trying to decide how I like it.
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Beginning this July 09. This has been somewhat helpful - but not entirely. We are adding Humira after 8 weeks.
Somewhat Helpful
had to go from 20 mg to 10 mg
Somewhat Helpful
It has helped but not as well as I thought it would.
Somewhat Helpful
Not strong enough. Many horribly painful flare ups.
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gave me a rash had to stop
Somewhat Helpful
I took a break for a few months now I am back on this and so far nothing!20 mg a day I am on Prednizone so should be alittle better.
Somewhat Helpful
Seemed to help but it caused my liver enzymes to go up.
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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]
