Leflunomide Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- Bronchitis
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Backache
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Stomach Cramps
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
- Anemia
- Chest Pain
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Inflammation Of The Covering Of A Tendon
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of A Joint
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Acne
- Anxious Feelings
- Canker Sores
- Constipation
- Decreased Appetite
- Dry Mouth
- Fever
- Gas
- Generalized Weakness
- Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
- Itching
- Pink Eye
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Bad Infection
- A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Skin Ulcer
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- A Type Of Skin Disease With Raised, Red Patches Filled With Pus Called Pustular Psoriasis
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
- Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
- Liver Failure
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Lung Tissue Problem
- Nosebleed
- Pancreatitis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Reactivation Of A Past Tuberculosis Infection
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Cough
- Dry Skin
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Joint Pain
- Leg Cramps
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