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What Causes Low WBC And RBC After Having Leflunomide?
Question: I have been taking leflumonide for 5 months. after several blood test have revealed my red @ white blood cells to be low . If I need s washout how is it administered, my rheumy has taken me off tis drug.
Brief Answer:
no need to wash out
Detailed Answer:
Hi I m dr Alok, rheumatologist, pleased to answer your health related queries today
Yes it is true that leflunomide cause low RBC and wbc. But there no need to take medicines for washout until unless there is any specific risk like infection, planning for pregnancy etc.
I advised you to stop leflunomide and check your blood count after a week and see if there is any changes. Please upload the reports for my review.
Hope this will help
Take care
no need to wash out
Detailed Answer:
Hi I m dr Alok, rheumatologist, pleased to answer your health related queries today
Yes it is true that leflunomide cause low RBC and wbc. But there no need to take medicines for washout until unless there is any specific risk like infection, planning for pregnancy etc.
I advised you to stop leflunomide and check your blood count after a week and see if there is any changes. Please upload the reports for my review.
Hope this will help
Take care
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