Arava and Vaginal bleeding between periods - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vaginal bleeding between periods is reported as a side effect among people who take Arava (leflunomide), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Methotrexate, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vaginal bleeding between periods 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 Vaginal bleeding between periods?

Vaginal bleeding between periods is found to be associated with 573 drugs and 1,470 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vaginal bleeding between periods.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

75,674 people reported to have side effects when taking Arava.
Among them, 20 people (0.03%) have Vaginal bleeding between periods.

Could Arava cause Vaginal bleeding between periods?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Arava when they have Vaginal bleeding between periods? *

What is the age of people who have Vaginal bleeding between periods when taking Arava? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arava? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vaginal bleeding between periods? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 11 people, 55.00%
Depression: 11 people, 55.00%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 10 people, 50.00%
Aortic Stenosis (obstruction to the outflow of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta): 10 people, 50.00%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 10 people, 50.00%
Procedural Pain: 10 people, 50.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 40.00%
Oestrogen Receptor Assay Positive: 8 people, 40.00%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 7 people, 35.00%
Deformity (disfigurement): 7 people, 35.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 10.00%
Menopausal Symptoms: 1 person, 5.00%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 1 person, 5.00%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 1 person, 5.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.00%
Birth Control: 1 person, 5.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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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