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

Summary:

Convulsion is reported as a side effect among people who take Leflunomide (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Humira, and have Partial seizures.

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

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body) is found to be associated with 1,855 drugs and 2,856 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Convulsion.

On Jul, 19, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 55 people (0.07%) have Convulsion.

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Leflunomide when they have Convulsion? *

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

female: 87.04 %
male: 12.96 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Convulsion? *

Anticonvulsant Drug Level Decreased: 5 people, 9.09%
Brain Neoplasm (tumour of brain): 5 people, 9.09%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 7.27%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 7.27%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 4 people, 7.27%
Dizziness: 3 people, 5.45%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 3 people, 5.45%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 5.45%
Pain: 3 people, 5.45%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 5.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 9 people, 16.36%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.27%
Pain: 3 people, 5.45%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 5.45%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.45%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.45%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 1.82%
Anal Fistula: 1 person, 1.82%
Anorectal Abscess: 1 person, 1.82%
Bk Virus Infection: 1 person, 1.82%

* 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 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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