Leflunomide and Rotator cuff repair - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rotator cuff repair is reported as a side effect among people who take Leflunomide (leflunomide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Enbrel, and have Ankylosing spondylitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rotator cuff repair 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 Rotator cuff repair?

Rotator cuff repair is found to be associated with 241 drugs and 347 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rotator cuff repair.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

81,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Leflunomide.
Among them, 14 people (0.02%) have Rotator cuff repair.

Could Leflunomide cause Rotator cuff repair?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Rotator cuff repair when taking Leflunomide? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Rotator cuff repair when taking Leflunomide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Leflunomide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rotator cuff repair? *

Joint Pain: 9 people, 64.29%
Joint Swelling: 7 people, 50.00%
Rotator Cuff Syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder): 7 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 50.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 6 people, 42.86%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 42.86%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
Abdominal Discomfort: 5 people, 35.71%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 5 people, 35.71%
Joint Stiffness: 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 7.14%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 7.14%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 7.14%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%
Blood Glucose Abnormal: 1 person, 7.14%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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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