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SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness may occur
Arava (leflunomide) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
This medicine works by stopping the body from producing too many of the immune cells that are responsible for the swelling and inflammation
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DMARDs are a slow acting but effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of inflammatory arthritis
Up to 20% of people experience stomach and bowel side effects when taking leflunomide
Some people may also experience more euphoria, depression, irritability or all three
Other important side effects of leflunomide include: high blood pressure, chest pain, and
Remember to report any concerns about possible side effects to the doctors, pharmacists or nurses
Your care team will regularly follow up with you throughout treatment because leflunomide (Arava) can potentially cause many side
It works by blocking the body's ability to produce the immune cells that cause these problems
They often lessen after a few weeks of treatment; they may SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness may occur
Common side effects include fever, rash, alopecia, gastrointestinal upset, nausea and diarrhea
Possible risks and side effects You may find your body adjusts to leflunomide without any side effects
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
• Leflunomide can also cause diarrhea