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Erin Rush Community Admin
Hi lobdell! I do know that at least a few of our members take (or have taken) both Leflunomide and Methotrexate to treat their RA. However, I do not know that their particular treatment plans entailed. Hopefully, some of them will chime in here! I hope this treatment plan is working well for you, if you are on this particular protocol. Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member.
Richard Faust Community Admin
Hi lobdell. As Erin mentioned, hopefully some members with actual experience with the leflunomide (Arava) and methotrexate combination will chime in. In addition, thought you might be interested in this paper from Johns Hopkins University finding the combination to be "safe and efficacious:" https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/the-combination-of-leflunomide-arava-and-methotrexate-is-safe-efficacious-for-the-treatment-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/. Best, Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
JulesMO Member
I just recently added Leflunomide to my treatment plan with methotrexate. I have been on the two for one month. So far I have not noticed any difference in my RA pain or inflammation. I understand that it takes a little over a month for the leflunomide to start showing results. My doctor is watching my liver enzymes closely as both these medications can have adverse effects on the liver.
Richard Faust Community Admin
Hi