What happens when you stop taking arava?

Answer 1

Arava is a DMARD (disease modifying anti rheumatic drug) class of drugs a type of medicine normally used to treat rheumatoid or psoriatic Arthritis.

It helps to slow down joint damage and also to reduce the symptoms of the disease,

such as pain and morning stiffness joint tenderness and swelling.

Arava works by reducing the ability the ability of white blood cells called lymphocytes to

cause the disease response that leads ultimately brings about the symptoms of RA and similar diseases.

It would be wise to discus the discontinuation of this medication with your doctor, before doing anything as it may have prescribed for another purpose.

Obviously if Arava is helping keep the symptoms of your problem under control then you are taking the risk of the symptoms being able to develop once again leading to more damage to joints and pain. If you have an averse reaction to this medication then perhaps you should discus the possibility of alternative medication with your physician.