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

Summary:

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

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

Hypertonic bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate) is found to be associated with 593 drugs and 521 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertonic bladder.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 21 people (0.03%) have Hypertonic bladder.

Could Leflunomide cause Hypertonic bladder?

Among these 21 people:

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

female: 82.35 %
male: 17.65 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

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

Fall: 13 people, 61.90%
Spinal Disorder (disease of spine a back bone): 12 people, 57.14%
Infusion Related Reaction: 12 people, 57.14%
Pain: 12 people, 57.14%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 57.14%
Rib Fracture: 12 people, 57.14%
Bone Fragmentation: 12 people, 57.14%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 12 people, 57.14%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 11 people, 52.38%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 11 people, 52.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 9.52%
Asthma: 2 people, 9.52%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 4.76%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 4.76%
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pain in many muscles): 1 person, 4.76%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 4.76%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 4.76%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 4.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.76%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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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