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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Psoriasis? 1,324 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,324 reports of Psoriasis have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 2.3% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

1,324
Reports of Psoriasis with LEFLUNOMIDE
2.3%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
290
Deaths
531
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Psoriasis From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 1,324 reports, 290 (21.9%) resulted in death, 531 (40.1%) required hospitalization, and 295 (22.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Psoriasis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Psoriasis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LEFLUNOMIDE.

What Other Side Effects Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause?

Drug ineffective (31,396) Rheumatoid arthritis (20,886) Pain (15,594) Drug intolerance (14,142) Joint swelling (13,026) Fatigue (11,959) Arthralgia (11,880) Rash (11,239) Contraindicated product administered (11,206) Abdominal discomfort (10,333)

What Other Drugs Cause Psoriasis?

SECUKINUMAB (21,976) APREMILAST (19,255) ADALIMUMAB (16,698) ETANERCEPT (10,818) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (6,896) METHOTREXATE (6,283) USTEKINUMAB (4,955) INFLIXIMAB (3,524) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (3,428) IXEKIZUMAB (2,818)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Psoriasis Risk?

LEFLUNOMIDE vs LEMBOREXANT LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENACAPAVIR LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENALIDOMIDE LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENIOLISIB LEFLUNOMIDE vs LENOGRASTIM

Related Pages

LEFLUNOMIDE Full Profile All Psoriasis Reports All Drugs Causing Psoriasis LEFLUNOMIDE Demographics