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Members shared widely varied experiences with Arava (Leflunomide) for rheumatoid arthritis, with some calling it a miracle drug that worked... Read more
Just remember that any med is going to list side effects. The drug companies have to cover their butts. Even aspirin has side effects for some people. I try not to read all the possible side effects on new meds for fear that I will mentally cause myself to develop them. I just try to keep very close tabs on any changes in my body and then look to see if they are possibly related to the new med.
Do a little deeper research. It takes 2 years for Leflunomide to be out of your system! I was recently changed to it. I read this and I am not that happy with such a potent drug! I noticed so much about not getting pregnant or even consider it (not that I am), but it even warns men to wear condoms so no accident pregnancy. Then I kept reading...... It's very scary.
I was on it for about 2 months, I took myself off it because I was having diarrhea so bad I have been off it for around two weeks now and haven't had that problem again when I see my doctor I will let her know
I had no noticeable side affects while on this
been on it 4 years great 4 me