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Leflunomide

What is leflunomide?

Leflunomide is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD).

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Why is leflunomide prescribed?

It’s used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune diseases.

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When and how do I take leflunomide?

It’s usually given as a 10 or 20 mg tablet once a day.

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What are the possible side-effects?

The most common side-effects are:

  • nausea 
  • diarrhoea
  • mouth ulcers
  • weight loss
  • stomach pains
  • rashes
  • headaches

It may also cause a slight rise in blood pressure.

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Understanding why the immune system attacks the patient’s own tissues in rheumatoid arthritis.

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