Xeljanz for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 4)
Xeljanz has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 92 reviews for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 37% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Xeljanz
- Elspeth
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 20, 2021
"When I started taking Xeljanz I was also on Methotrexate and hydroxychloriquin (Plaquenil). I was having GREAT results! My doctor had me slowly taper off the Plaquenil and Methotrexate and I was still doing really well. BUT, then came Covid-19 and I was told to stop the Xeljanz for two weeks prior and following my vaccinations (Moderna two shot vaccine). So, I was off Xeljanz for two months. The pain that returned was so severe. Once I could restart the Xeljanz my doctor also put me on low dose Prednisone to speed up my recovery. However, it's been 5 months back on Xeljanz and I'm only getting very, VERY minimal relief from my pain. It seems that being off Xeljanz for those two months caused my body to not react the same as before. It's very frustrating. I hope my doctor can figure out a new way forward soon. PS- I had no known side effects from taking Xeljanz ."
- Lefty
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 28, 2020
"I was getting Orencia infusions for a few years and was pain free from my RA. Started on Xeljanz due to the covid situation (I didn't want to risk going to hospital.) I'm taking 10mg. twice a day. So far, I'm still barely able to function. I am hoping that it just needs to build up in my system. Male, 63, 180#."
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- BeachMR
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 30, 2021
"Ineffective for me. While it was great not to have infusions, I had the worst flares I'd had since my onset. Huge, awful flares that steadily increased in frequency, duration and severity. Was happy to return to Remicade. I guess it works for some people, but for me it was a long, painful disaster."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 11, 2019
"I took this drug for 2 weeks (5mg dose twice daily) and had a heart attack "
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- Trime...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 12, 2015
"Been on it since 2013. Has been very effective especially against the awful fatigue and has decreased the pain dramatically."
- 43...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 11, 2017
"So far so good. Just like all the other medications, you have to monitor your symptoms. It took about 4-5 months for full effect. Haven't had to use prednisone since then going on 2+ years now."
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- Kay
- June 14, 2015
"I saw a difference in about 2 days I tried everything under the sun this drug is awesome so far"
- Paj
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2019
"After 2 weeks my hair began falling out. I attempted to contact the company, but they had no interest in my situation or my phone call."
- Blondie
- May 29, 2014
"Worked amazingly the first month but then swelling and stiffness came back. I've also had hair loss."
- Alano
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 12, 2021
"Do not take this pill. Took it since it came out, I've had a lot of side effects, it is not good stay away."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 29, 2019
"Xeljanz for arthritis has caused stomach aches so bad I crying in pain . Feel very weak and fatigue all the time . Very bad back pain and blood pressure very high."
- harry...
- January 13, 2017
"This medication caused me to have major side effects and I do not recommend taking it to anyone."
- T Mom
- August 14, 2016
"Took it for about 2 months. Lost my voice, perpetual sore throat, major sinus issues. I haven't taken it for months and can't shake the burning in my throat. I have to go to an ENT. Not a safe drug"
- Babe
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 8, 2019
"Chronic fatigue aches pain and feeling sick and toxic without much change. The first couple of months created more problems then improvement"
- Sheri
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 1, 2019
"Extreme stomach upset after 2 weeks. Almost ended up in the ER last night due to pain. I am discontinuing immediately. Also hated the fatigue. No thanks!"
- Joynow
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 15, 2019
"This medication gave me migraine headaches. I took this medication for four days and I had to stop. I also had bad stomachaches. Definitely a negative experience for me."
- Jo Jo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2017
"Love it! Take awhile to work but the wait is worth it."
- Trouble...
- April 1, 2016
"Headache.pain on backbone stomach.trouble sleeping.feeling tired"
- Caram...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2018
"Just started two weeks ago. Pain in all joints throughout the day, mild stomach cramps (feels like a ball in my stomach), horrible back pain."
- Rchat
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 30, 2018
"Been on 5 mg xeljanz for 3 months.down from 10 mg prednisone to 4.mg gained some use of my right elbow, pain level way down about 75 percent. Overall moods much improved."
- Sher
- January 7, 2018
"I found that Xeljanz didn't help my pain as much as Actemra injections and the fatigue was still awful."
- Jack
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 1, 2023
"Was taken to hospital because woke up bleeding blood clogs from my nose and mouth."
- Wanda...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 5, 2024
"I tried many medications, and Xeljanz has made my RA and life so much better. I'm almost pain-free. Thank you, Xeljanz!"
- Julie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 31, 2021
"I just started on xeljanz 2 days ago."
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"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 42 years and am 72 now. Before I was put on the drug Methotextrate I would ask God not to let me wake up. Pain killers did no good the pain was so severe. I have been on Xeljanz for a number of years now and I can cope with my arthritis. I have a number of other problems now taking around 17 tablets a day. Xeljanz doesn't seem to have interfered with any of them and lets me enjoy life."