Re: INFO - ACR: on Arava (leflunomide) and alcohol

[Guest guest]

Hmmmm - I guess that would be why he does blood tests frequently!

Donna

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> American College of Rheumatology

> Patient Education

> Last updated Aug 2009

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> " Leflunomide " :

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> You should not take leflunomide if you have a pre-existing liver

> disease such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. Because alcohol may increase

> the risk of liver damage from leflunomide, alcohol should be avoided.

> Any alcohol use should be discussed with your doctor.

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http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/clinical/patients/medications/leflunomide.a\

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> Not an MD

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