Drug Interactions - Leflonomide & Ibuprofen?

kellis
kellis Bots Posts: 69
edited 3. Mar 2009, 15:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
Can I or can't I - I'm getting confused!

I've just been taken off Mtx which I know I couldn't take with Ibuprofen, so I took paracetemol for the pain when necessary.

Now I'm on Leflunomide (Arava) and also cortisone (when necessary), but wondered if I could swap the cortisone for Ibuprofen (which I have bucket loads of in the bathroom!)

I've just been Googling and it appears OK, but wanted to check if anybody knows.

Ta
x

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  • magenta
    magenta NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    kellis wrote:
    Can I or can't I - I'm getting confused!

    I've just been taken off Mtx which I know I couldn't take with Ibuprofen, so I took paracetemol for the pain when necessary.

    Now I'm on Leflunomide (Arava) and also cortisone (when necessary), but wondered if I could swap the cortisone for Ibuprofen (which I have bucket loads of in the bathroom!)

    I've just been Googling and it appears OK, but wanted to check if anybody knows.

    Ta
    x

    Hiya,
    The BNF says it's ok but I would double check with your pharmacy,
    Magenta
  • scattered
    scattered NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    It's fine. I took both when I was on leflunomide.
  • colinone
    colinone NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I would check with your GP
    Colin
  • kayleighb
    kayleighb NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 12
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hmm this is a pickle as I took ibuprofen when I was on methotrexate and now I am on leflunomide as well and still take them. I think I am going to repeat whats been said and maybe you should see your GP.

    Kayleigh x

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