possible drug interactions

[Jenny102]

My father has severe rheumatiod arthritis. He has been on a combination of Arava 20 mg ( Hydroxychloroquine) and Plaquenil (Leflunomide) . He has been going severly downhill since January and has lost 40 pounds, has constant mucous drainage that he chokes on especially after meals, and has severe shortness of breath. Can these symptoms be a result of the medications he is taking? Is it safe for him to take two synthetic DMARDS at the same time?

[txsilver]

I just checked a drug interaction site and those two meds do not show that they have any interaction problems but you may still want to check with a pharmacist.  I do believe that your father's worsening symptoms are a sign that it is time to get him back in to see the doctor asap.  

[zeeoat]

i think you should consult with your doctor and i think you should only DMARD and streoid and analgesic ok eg celecoxib and prednisolone
yours