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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Leflunomine?

HI - I have been taking Leflunomine for 2 weeks now (40mg/day for the 1st week and down to 20mg/day since) and have suffered with extreme leg pain/cramping (both upper and lower legs - although the upper/outer legs are the worst). COULD this be the Leflunomine? I m at the point of just stopping altogether as I haven t had a full night of sleep for over a week and can t sit for any length of time, due to the pain/cramping.
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hello dear,
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
There is reported side effects of general feeling of tiredness or weakness ,
asthenia , leg cramps with use of Leflunomine .
Suggest to stop it immediately & start another molecule in consultation with
your treating physician .
At present can consume Acetaminophen (325)mg 2 times after meals for pain
Hope this helps you to some extent.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Get well soon.
Regards.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Leflunomine?

Hello dear, I evaluated your query thoroughly . There is reported side effects of general feeling of tiredness or weakness , asthenia , leg cramps with use of Leflunomine . Suggest to stop it immediately & start another molecule in consultation with your treating physician . At present can consume Acetaminophen (325)mg 2 times after meals for pain Hope this helps you to some extent. Thanks for using health care magic. Get well soon. Regards.