Janumet and Leflunomide drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Janumet (metformin hydrochloride; sitagliptin phosphate) and Leflunomide (leflunomide). Common drug interactions include general physical health deterioration among females and pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Janumet and Leflunomide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Janumet?

Janumet has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride; sitagliptin phosphate. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 25,023 Janumet users. Check the latest studies of Janumet.

What is Leflunomide?

Leflunomide has active ingredients of leflunomide. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 82,105 Leflunomide users. Check the latest studies of Leflunomide.



On Jul, 11, 2026

96 people who take Janumet and Leflunomide together, and have interactions are studied.

Janumet and Leflunomide drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Janumet and Leflunomide, by gender? *:

female:

  1. General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
  2. Grip strength decreased
  3. Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement)
  4. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  5. Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium)
  6. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  7. Spinal pain (pain in spine)
  8. Cardiac valve disease (heart valve disease)
  9. Arthropathy
  10. Drug ineffective

male:

  1. Pain
  2. Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Faeces pale
  6. Haematemesis (vomiting of blood)
  7. Hypophagia (reduced food intake)
  8. Intracardiac mass (cardiac mass)
  9. Joint swelling
  10. Lipids increased (excess lipid in body)

What are the common drug interactions of Janumet and Leflunomide, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Pain
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Abdominal pain
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  6. Faeces pale
  7. Haematemesis (vomiting of blood)
  8. Hypophagia (reduced food intake)
  9. Intracardiac mass (cardiac mass)
  10. Lymphoma (cancer that begins in immune system cells)

50-59:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  3. Pyrexia (fever)
  4. Throat tightness
  5. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  6. Visual impairment
  7. Weight decreased
  8. Pain
  9. Pneumonia
  10. Rash

60+:

  1. Urinary tract infection
  2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  3. Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
  4. Injection site bruising
  5. Injection site pain
  6. Oropharyngeal pain
  7. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
  8. Stress
  9. Visual impairment
  10. Blood pressure increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 29 people, 30.21%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 13.54%
  3. Type 2 Diabetes: 7 people, 7.29%
  4. Pain: 5 people, 5.21%
  5. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 5.21%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metformin hydrochloride; sitagliptin phosphate and leflunomide (the active ingredients of Janumet and Leflunomide, respectively), and Janumet and Leflunomide (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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