Arava and Hypertonic bladder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypertonic bladder is reported as a side effect among people who take Arava (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Cymbalta, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypertonic bladder 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 Hypertonic bladder?

Hypertonic bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate) is found to be associated with 592 drugs and 519 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertonic bladder.

On Jan, 24, 2026

75,674 people reported to have side effects when taking Arava.
Among them, 18 people (0.02%) have Hypertonic bladder.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypertonic bladder when taking Arava? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hypertonic bladder when taking Arava? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arava? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypertonic bladder? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 77.78%
Pain: 13 people, 72.22%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 12 people, 66.67%
Spinal Disorder (disease of spine a back bone): 12 people, 66.67%
Infusion Related Reaction: 12 people, 66.67%
Fall: 12 people, 66.67%
Rib Fracture: 12 people, 66.67%
Bone Fragmentation: 12 people, 66.67%
Body Temperature Decreased: 11 people, 61.11%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 11 people, 61.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 11.11%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 5.56%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 5.56%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.56%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 5.56%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 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).

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