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Should I take leflunomide 20mg and methylprednisolone 8mg together?

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masso 13 May 2022

Interactions between your drugs
Major
methylPREDNISolone leflunomide
Applies to: methylprednisolone, leflunomide

Using leflunomide together with methylPREDNISolone may increase the risk of serious infections. Because leflunomide can stay in your blood for a prolonged period after the last dose, interactions with other drugs may occur for some time even after you have stopped taking it. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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masso 13 May 2022

Major
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.

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