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Chemical Name: Leflunomide
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Arava Information: ARAVA (Levflunomide), a medication classified as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD), helps improve RA symptoms such as joint swelling and tenderness. But unlike many symptom relievers that only help relieve pain and swelling, ARAVA(Levflunomide) actually helps slow the progression of joint damage caused by RA. So, while there is no cure for RA, ARAVA(Levflunomide) may help prevent RA from getting worse.
Arava Side Effects: The majority of people with RA do not expererience Arava side effects even after taking it. The most common Arava side effects were: Diarrhea, Elevated liver enzymes, Loss or thinning of hair, and rash.
In addition to being effective in decreasing pain and swelling while helping to slow the progression of RA, Arava is easy to take. Arava comes in a convenient once-daily tablet that you may take with or without meals.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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