What is your approach to leflunomide and statin use in RA patients?
Is the interaction considered severe?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Caution is advised if leflunomide or teriflunomide must be used in patients who are currently receiving or have recently received treatment with other hepatotoxic agents, such as statins.
Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, and bilirubin) should be measured prior to initiation of leflunomide/teriflunomide the...
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at Medstar Thank you. This is very helpful. Does it matter wh...
Completely agree and the monitoring cited by Dr. @Strand should detect most, if not all, concerns about this interaction. CK levels can be measured in the first few months to look for atorvastatin toxicity particularly if muscle symptoms.
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at UTMB Health I agree with the above comments. More than mixing ...
at Unity Point Health Agree with above but for patients who can't afford...
Thank you. This is very helpful. Does it matter wh...