What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Have a fever or infection
-High blood pressure
-Immune system problems
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Low blood cell counts, such as low white cells, platelets, red cell counts
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma
-Recently received or scheduled to receive a vaccine
-Receiving treatment for cancer
-Skin conditions or sensitivity
-Tingling of the fingers or toes, or other nerve disorder
-Tuberculosis
-An unusual or allergic reaction to teriflunomide, other medications, food, dyes, or preservatives
-If you or your partner are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Leflunomide
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alosetron
-Caffeine
-Cefaclor
-Certain medications for diabetes, such as nateglinide, repaglinide, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone
-Certain medications for high cholesterol, such as atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin
-Charcoal
-Cholestyramine
-Ciprofloxacin
-Duloxetine
-Estrogen and progestin hormones
-Furosemide
-Ketoprofen
-Live virus vaccines
-Medications that increase your risk for infection
-Methotrexate
-Mitoxantrone
-Paclitaxel
-Penicillin
-Theophylline
-Tizanidine
-Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work while taking this medication.
This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. You may also notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
This medication may stay in your body for up to 2 years after your last dose. Tell your care team about any unusual side effects or symptoms. A medication can be given to help lower your blood levels of this medication more quickly.
You should not receive some vaccines during your treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.
Talk to your care team if you or your partner may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for some time after the last dose. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for some time after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
If your partner can get pregnant, use a condom during sex while taking this medication and for some time after the last dose.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medication may cause serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant.
This medicine can cause serious, life-threatening liver damage.