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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Zonisamide (zonisamide) and Leflunomide (leflunomide). Common drug interactions include lymphocyte count decreased among females and death among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Zonisamide and Leflunomide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zonisamide?

Zonisamide has active ingredients of zonisamide. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 11,445 Zonisamide users. Check the latest studies of Zonisamide.

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, 15, 2026

30 people who take Zonisamide and Leflunomide together, and have interactions are studied.

Zonisamide and Leflunomide drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Lymphocyte count decreased
  2. Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)
  3. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
  4. Peripheral swelling
  5. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  6. Animal scratch
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Back pain
  9. Body temperature increased
  10. Bone marrow disorder

male:

  1. Death
  2. Pain

What are the common drug interactions of Zonisamide 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:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Bone marrow disorder
  3. Gastrointestinal motility disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions)
  4. Immunodeficiency common variable
  5. Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)
  6. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  8. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  9. Vomiting

40-49:

  1. Injury
  2. Limb injury
  3. Skin infection
  4. Abdominal discomfort
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Gastric disorder (disease of stomach)
  7. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  8. Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  10. Vomiting

50-59:

  1. Lymphocyte count decreased
  2. Animal scratch
  3. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  4. Back pain
  5. Body temperature increased
  6. Burning sensation
  7. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  8. Discomfort
  9. Fall
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

60+:

  1. Death
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Injection site bruising
  4. Injection site pain
  5. Peripheral swelling
  6. Surgery

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 26.67%
  2. Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 4 people, 13.33%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 13.33%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 13.33%
  5. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 10.00%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 10.00%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.00%
  8. Immunodeficiency: 3 people, 10.00%
  9. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 10.00%
  10. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zonisamide and leflunomide (the active ingredients of Zonisamide and Leflunomide, respectively), and Zonisamide 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?

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