Leflunomide and Belching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Belching is reported as a side effect among people who take Leflunomide (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Methotrexate, and have Bone density abnormal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Belching when taking Leflunomide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 81,713 people who have side effects when taking Leflunomide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Belching?

Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract) is found to be associated with 941 drugs and 1,542 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Belching.

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On Jul, 26, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 26 people (0.03%) have Belching.

Could Leflunomide cause Belching?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Belching when taking Leflunomide? *

  • female: 92 %
  • male: 8 %

What is the age of people who have Belching when taking Leflunomide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 4.55 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 22.73 %
  • 50-59: 45.45 %
  • 60+: 27.27 %

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

  1. Methotrexate: 9 people, 34.62%
  2. Calcium: 7 people, 26.92%
  3. Lansoprazole: 7 people, 26.92%
  4. Prolia: 6 people, 23.08%
  5. Enbrel: 6 people, 23.08%
  6. Vitamin D: 6 people, 23.08%
  7. Imodium: 6 people, 23.08%
  8. Mupirocin: 6 people, 23.08%
  9. Xeljanz: 5 people, 19.23%
  10. Otezla: 5 people, 19.23%

What are other side effects people have besides Belching? *

  1. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 12 people, 46.15%
  2. Cough: 10 people, 38.46%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 34.62%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 34.62%
  5. Depression: 9 people, 34.62%
  6. Abdominal Distension: 8 people, 30.77%
  7. Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 30.77%
  8. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 30.77%
  9. Fall: 8 people, 30.77%
  10. Diarrhea: 8 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 6 people, 23.08%
  2. Bone Density Abnormal: 6 people, 23.08%
  3. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 11.54%
  4. Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.85%
  5. Pernicious Anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin b12): 1 person, 3.85%
  6. Pain: 1 person, 3.85%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 3.85%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.85%
  9. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 3.85%
  10. Depression: 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 leflunomide (the active ingredients of Leflunomide) and Leflunomide (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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