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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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Just started on this...makes me queasy...will just have to wait and see...
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started Feb 2009 The first three days made me sick to my stomach.
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Just started. I'm hopeful!
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Its really too soon to tell how well they are going to work
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I just started on April 16 4 days ago
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Suppose to start taking it tomorrow.
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Just starting today
Not Working
I had an allergic reaction after one week.
Not Working
Didn't work
Not Working
Had to stop due to diarrhea
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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]
