Xeljanz User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Secre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 27, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have been on Xeljanz for about 6 months for psoriatic arthritis. For the most part is was doing good...psoriasis cleared up and my joint were doing great. Now, the joints are still ok but I am experiencing new breakout all over and the plaque on my arms is getting thicker. I gave myself Humira shots then went to Stellara but this is worst the psoriasis has been in about 6 years."

• Elspeth
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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 ."

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I found relief from inflammation pain after 4 weeks on Xeljanz. Just as I was feeling fairly well, I was diagnosed with influenza, therefore, advised to temporarily discontinue Xeljanz until I was better. Eight weeks after resuming, my symptoms gradually become worse, not better. I'm really disappointed and do not understand how this could happen. 2.5 days after the discontinuation, I actually feel a little better. Again, this makes no rational sense to me, since I have not started another biologic yet."

• Lefty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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#."

• kleem
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "You can buy any biologics in germany for 1000 a month whereas they charge medicare 15,000.00 a month. why? It does absolutely nothing. I take with thremfya, also does nothing, otezla helps but gives you diaper rash bad bowels, and jakavi, which grows back cartiladge, gums are healing, but does nothing for plaques. If I used 4 at a time, would cost me one with insurance and none do anything, it is only good for big pharma profits"

• Diane...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 9, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I’ve had psoriatic arthritis for 32 years. This drug is the best of all that I’ve been on which was Remicade, Humira, Stelara and Otezla, the latter two had no effect on my arthritis or psoriasis. This is the first one that has completely eliminated psoriasis in my scalp. Overall I am about 90% improved on the psoriasis on other parts of the body. My arthritis is so much better and few flareups. It started working after about two weeks. I highly recommend this drug for both my severe arthritis and my psoriasis."

• BeachMR
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I took this drug for 2 weeks (5mg dose twice daily) and had a heart attack "

• Trime...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 12, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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."

• Kay
• June 14, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This medication caused me to have major side effects and I do not recommend taking it to anyone."

• T Mom
• August 14, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Love it! Take awhile to work but the wait is worth it."

• Trouble...
• April 1, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Headache.pain on backbone stomach.trouble sleeping.feeling tired"

• Caram...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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."

• mano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2019

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have been taking Xeljanz for my ulcerative colitis for 2 month now, it stops the blood but still having diarrhea around 6 to 8 times a day."

• S kaur
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 17, 2020

For Ulcerative Colitis "I have a very bad time before with my UC, I used all medicines , but when I start Xeljanz 5mg twice a day, my whole life changed, I feel very well, and thanks to xeljanz."