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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Leflunomide
have been taking Leflunomide for approximately 8 weeks and have had to come off it for a week due to stomach problems - have been off it now for 5 days and have been getting indigestion pains so am now taking gaviscon for this. Should I start the Leflunomide again?
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
hi,
leflunomide is a drug used for rheumatic or psoriatic arthritis, you have to consult your physician before stopping the medication, indigestion and gastric pain are its common side effect, you can take the antacids or anti gastritis medications along with untill you feel better, kindly consult your physician to know your present condition and let you know weather leflunomide is stll required for you or not.
thank you.
leflunomide is a drug used for rheumatic or psoriatic arthritis, you have to consult your physician before stopping the medication, indigestion and gastric pain are its common side effect, you can take the antacids or anti gastritis medications along with untill you feel better, kindly consult your physician to know your present condition and let you know weather leflunomide is stll required for you or not.
thank you.
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