Leflunomide

( Arava )

Last Reviewed: Jan 15, 2025

Pharmacist Tips


Leflunomide (Arava) Tips from Pharmacists

  • Keep all your medical and laboratory appointments while on leflunomide. Your doctor will need to periodically do certain tests to check liver function and blood counts and monitor you for serious adverse effects.

  • You can take leflunomide without regard to meals, but if it causes gastrointestinal distress, taking it with food might help.

  • Talk to your doctor before getting any vaccinations while on this medicine.