Arava and Brain oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Brain oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Arava (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celebrex, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Brain oedema when taking Arava. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 75,674 people who have side effects when taking Arava from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arava?

Arava has active ingredients of leflunomide. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 76,040 Arava users. Check the latest studies of Arava.

What is Brain oedema?

Brain oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain) is found to be associated with 966 drugs and 1,252 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Brain oedema.

On Jul, 13, 2026

75,674 people reported to have side effects when taking Arava.
Among them, 20 people (0.03%) have Brain oedema.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Arava when they have Brain oedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Brain oedema when taking Arava? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Brain oedema when taking Arava? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arava? *

What are other side effects people have besides Brain oedema? *

Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 7 people, 35.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 6 people, 30.00%
Cardiac Arrest: 5 people, 25.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 4 people, 20.00%
Drug Toxicity: 3 people, 15.00%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 3 people, 15.00%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 3 people, 15.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 15.00%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 5 people, 25.00%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 3 people, 15.00%
Breakthrough Pain: 3 people, 15.00%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.00%
Fever: 2 people, 10.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.00%
Oesophageal Candidiasis (fungal infection of oesophagus): 1 person, 5.00%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 1 person, 5.00%
Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Brain oedema (1,252 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on leflunomide (the active ingredients of Arava) and Arava (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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