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

Summary:

Colonoscopy is reported as a side effect among people who take Leflunomide (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Ultram, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy is found to be associated with 373 drugs and 375 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colonoscopy.



On Jul, 27, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Colonoscopy.

Could Leflunomide cause Colonoscopy?

Among these 11 people:

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

  • female: 54.55 %
  • male: 45.45 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 9.09 %
  • 50-59: 9.09 %
  • 60+: 81.82 %

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

  1. Zyrtec: 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Pantoprazole: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Calcium: 4 people, 36.36%
  4. Dovonex: 4 people, 36.36%
  5. Humira: 4 people, 36.36%
  6. Insulin: 4 people, 36.36%
  7. Omega 3: 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Vitamin E: 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Oxycodone: 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Ultram: 4 people, 36.36%

What are other side effects people have besides Colonoscopy? *

  1. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 45.45%
  2. Weakness: 5 people, 45.45%
  3. Balance Disorder: 5 people, 45.45%
  4. Depression: 5 people, 45.45%
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 45.45%
  6. Weight Decreased: 4 people, 36.36%
  7. Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 4 people, 36.36%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outer layer of the skin): 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 5 people, 45.45%
  2. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
  4. Pulmonary Thrombosis (scarring in the lungs): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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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