Does anyone have experience taking Arava/Leflunomide? My doctor has changed my medication as of my last visit. I was previously on Hydroxycloroquine, Sulfasalazine, Imaron, prednisone, and Orencia injections. This combination along with other combinations have not changed the amount of pain, stiffness, and swelling. I have read there are lots of possible side effects and just wanted to see what others are experiencing.
Thank you. This has been a long uphill battle. I was on Embrel and Methotrexate before but they didn't do anything for me. My blood work always looks good but my symptoms do not match with what the bloodwork shows. My doctor told me that sometimes people with good bloodwork have a more severe symptoms and progression of the RA.
I have been on it for almost a year along with Embrel. I have my SED rates down to a 2. I really haven’t had any issues other than soft bowel movements.
Been on this since December of 2022, at first stomach upset and some slight hair loss managed to push threw took awhile. I still have stiffness and pain but I am able to work and use my hands again 👏 definitely helped with my morning stiffness and I seam to sleep better. 20 mg daily helped me in so many ways. This is my first round of RA drugs so I feel pretty blessed. Only time will tell and I’m afraid 😱 the day will come and I will have to switch and it scares me. I have read about so many different drugs and it seems everyone reacts differently. Good luck to you.