Compare LEFLUNOMIDE (Leflunomide) and UPADACITINIB (Rinvoq) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Leflunomide · DMARD
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Leflunomide is an isoxazole immunomodulatory agent that inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (a mitochondrial enzyme involved in de novo pyrimidine synthe...
Approved for
Rinvoq · JAK Inhibitor
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Upadacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAKs are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor inter...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 20 Reddit discussions
LEFLUNOMIDE
17%
positive
6 threads
UPADACITINIB
64%
positive
14 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for LEFLUNOMIDE
Overall Sentiment
Slightly negative
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
38 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
In the UK it's known as Humira, Trudexa, Amgevita, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Imraldi and Yuflyma. After about two years on Methotrexate and one year on leflunomide I was really worried about starting Adalimumab. The other two drugs ravaged my body for a long time and made me feel like less of a person. They
RA is unapologetially kicking my ass both directly and indirectly lately. It makes my life so inconvenient in so many creative ways that it's almost funny. So to both vent some frustration and hopefully give you all a chuckle, here are some of the downright ridiculous things that are pushing me to t
Hey, just going to share my story as a warning for others. I’ve been on mtx for years, with good effect and usually prepare my meds in a dispense pack so I’m not getting a bunch of tabs out every morning. Ironically, a big part of the reason I do this is to minimise the risk of accidental incorrect
I’m honestly feeling lost and scared for my mom right now. She was diagnosed recently with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis after suffering from joint pain for almost a year. Her rheumatologist started her on the following medications: 1. Methotrexate 15 mg (once a week) 2. Folvite 5 mg (daily exce
I'm in SO MUCH PAIN right now. Preface. Ha. Saw rheumatologist yesterday for follow up. On Rinvoq & Leflunomide. Rinvoq isn't the miracle I'd hoped it would be but I'm so tired of switching meds and I need a break from injectables. Trying to make it work. Using Celebrex/celecoxib as needed. So r
hi yall! 23yrs, seropositive & 2.5 years into diagnosis here! this is my first real post in the sub! i wanted to share some positivity that has finally come my way!!! after cycling through a plethora of treatments - methotrexate (which put me in the er & resulted in nearly 70lbs of weight lo
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
14 Reddit threads analysed for UPADACITINIB
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
30 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
For context: for pretty much all of last year over 80% of my body was covered in eczema rash. It was so severe I couldn't use the shower and had to either take baths or wash myself in the sink. My scalp was constantly peeling and I was *always* itchy. While my skin would get better in summer, it was
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to provide some sort of update having been on Upadacitinib for just over a month. My eczema is gone and I no longer need to take cold showers and I don't even need to moisturise after showers. My skin looks healthy and clear it is so surreal. This medication is not a ste
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I am interested in participating in a clinical trial. I am leaning towards the 3 mentioned in the title, though I would love to hear about any others that seem promising. I am hoping there will be phase 3 trials in my area some time in the first half of 2018 for ABT-494 and PF-04965842. Phase 3 for
About 80% of my body was covered when I went to the dermatologist, so he sent me to hospital for inpatient treatment for 5 days. I did a paraffin bath -> topical steroid -> wet wrap -> emollient treatment twice a day and everything has cleared up. I've been given a metric tonne of moisturiz
Almost a year ago, after years of worsening Atopic Dermatitis, i said enough is enough, and decided to buy Upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor originally used for rheumatoid arthritis, after reading about very promising clinical trials for AD. When i posted about it many of you guys were surprised about
Hi there, I wanted to share my experience with eczema and how, in the past 1.5 years, these drugs changed my life: **Growing up and coping:** I’ve had eczema since I was six years old. It started on my elbows, ankles, and on my thigh where I had operations as a child. Around 10 or 11, it spread. I t
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
LEFLUNOMIDE is a DMARD, while UPADACITINIB belongs to the JAK Inhibitor class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
LEFLUNOMIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. UPADACITINIB carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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