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What Causes Severe Muscle Weakness After Taking Arava?

Hi I was recently on a medication called arava and no I have really bad muscle weakness very bad burning n my feet lots of tingling n numbness in my toes and fingers. I would like to know what it is I can do or a treatment I can use to get me back walking with better balance and to get rid of this burning
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

As per my clinical experience, the narrated symptoms are side effects of Leflunomide. Primary relief with plenty of liquids, magnesium, zinc and report to your consultant for further assistance.

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What Causes Severe Muscle Weakness After Taking Arava?

Hi, As per my clinical experience, the narrated symptoms are side effects of Leflunomide. Primary relief with plenty of liquids, magnesium, zinc and report to your consultant for further assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.