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Has Anyone Been On Arava. My Rheumatologist Is Thinking Of Putting Me On It

A myRAteam Member asked a question šŸ’­
New York, NY

If so what side effects did you have and did it help you

June 20, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

I have tried it twice both times did not work for me. The side effects were not good and the second time made my liver go high.

June 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I was on Arava (Leflunomide) and had to stop taking it due to impact on Liver. I now only use Humira weekly which seems to be working.

February 22, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I’m also on Rinvoq and loving it. Along with Plaquenil and methotrexate. Tried Humira, Enbrel and Orencia. They each worked for ~ 5 years and then stopped working. Fingers crossed I get 5 years out of Rinvoq

January 3, 2023
A myRAteam Member

It did help but didn't like hair loss so I switched to Rinvoq (high risk med which I don't like) but without it, I'm not functional.

December 20, 2022
A myRAteam Member

It made me feel psychotic. Stays in your system for years. Because of my experience I wouldn't rec. but if it helps you and/or others God bless you.

July 6, 2022

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