Leflunomide Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Acute Infection Of The Nose, Throat Or Sinus
- Bronchitis
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- Urinary Tract Infection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Backache
- Diarrhea
- Dizzy
- Feel Like Throwing Up
- Hair Loss
- Head Pain
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Stomach Cramps
- Throwing Up
- Weight Loss
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Anemia
- Burning Stomach
- Chest Pain
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Tendon
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of A Joint
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
- Numbness And Tingling
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Acne
- Canker Sore
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
- Feeling Anxious
- Feeling Weak
- Fever
- Gas
- Inflammation Of The Nose
- Itching
- Loss Of Appetite
- Not Feeling Well
- Pink Eye
- Sinus Irritation And Congestion
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acquired Decrease Of All Cells In The Blood
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Decreased Neutrophils A Type Of White Blood Cell
- Decreased White Blood Cells
- Deficiency Of Granulocytes A Type Of White Blood Cell
- DRESS Syndrome
- Erythema Multiforme
- Giant Hives
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Increased Pressure Of Pulmonary Circulation
- Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
- Interstitial Pneumonitis
- Liver Failure
- Lung Fibrosis
- Lung Tissue Problems
- Nosebleed
- Pancreatitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pustular Psoriasis
- Reactivated Tuberculosis
- Sepsis Caused By Bacteria
- Severe Infection
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Vasculitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Cough
- Dry Skin
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Joint Pain
- Leg Cramps
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