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Does LEFLUNOMIDE Cause Rheumatoid arthritis? 20,886 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 20,886 reports of Rheumatoid arthritis have been filed in association with LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide). This represents 36.9% of all adverse event reports for LEFLUNOMIDE.

20,886
Reports of Rheumatoid arthritis with LEFLUNOMIDE
36.9%
of all LEFLUNOMIDE reports
1,963
Deaths
4,737
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Rheumatoid arthritis From LEFLUNOMIDE?

Of the 20,886 reports, 1,963 (9.4%) resulted in death, 4,737 (22.7%) required hospitalization, and 2,412 (11.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Rheumatoid arthritis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Rheumatoid arthritis 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) 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) Alopecia (10,267)

What Other Drugs Cause Rheumatoid arthritis?

ETANERCEPT (33,166) ADALIMUMAB (29,817) METHOTREXATE (29,254) ABATACEPT (21,898) TOCILIZUMAB (20,652) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (20,110) RITUXIMAB (19,850) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (17,782) INFLIXIMAB (16,251) SULFASALAZINE (15,136)

Which LEFLUNOMIDE Alternatives Have Lower Rheumatoid arthritis Risk?

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

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