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

Summary:

Pseudarthrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Leflunomide (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Humira, and have Pain.

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

Pseudarthrosis (bones that do not heal after fracture) is found to be associated with 38 drugs and 95 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudarthrosis.

On Jun, 17, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Pseudarthrosis.

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudarthrosis? *

Fracture Delayed Union (delayed cure of broken bone): 6 people, 40.00%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 3 people, 20.00%
Lower Limb Fracture: 3 people, 20.00%
Arthritis Bacterial (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints due to bacterial infection): 3 people, 20.00%
Brain Stem Ischaemia (a condition in which there is insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand): 3 people, 20.00%
Device Dislocation: 3 people, 20.00%
Fall: 3 people, 20.00%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 20.00%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 3 people, 20.00%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 6 people, 40.00%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 13.33%
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries in the brain): 2 people, 13.33%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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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