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Continue to take Arava and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; increased blood pressure; muscle aches; nausea; diarrhea; or hair loss. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Arava? • Before taking Arava tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: cholestyramine (Questran Prevalite LoCHOLEST); methotrexate (Rheumatrex); or rifampin (Rifadin Rimactane). • You may not be able to take Arava or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Arava. 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