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I just started Xeljanz XR. What time of day do you take it?
I started taking it late afternoon and worked to evening, but the side effect of insomnia and inability to get comfortable are extreme. Would it help to take it in the morning? I don’t want to go through the several day process of moving to the morning if others have tried it and seen no... read more
Has anyone taken a Covid-19 vaccine while taking Xeljanz XR?
Just started taking Xeljanz XR. Doctor wants me to get Covid -19 vaccine. I do not know which one to take (Pfizer, moderna, or J&J) or what to expect as far as side effects as a RA patient on Xeljanz XR.
Who has developed some kind of cancer while on Xeljanz?
Who has developed some kind of cancer while on Xeljanz? And how long were you on it before the cancer diagnosis? Long term RA here-39 years. Trying to avoid medicines like this which have "cancer" as a side effect.
For those on Xeljanz, how has it compared to use of other DMARDs and Biologics?
I have previously been on Methotrexate (with relative success but terrible nausea and hair loss), leflunomide (with no success), and Humira (with limited success but hair loss and anxiety over the injection recoil). I'm wondering how Xeljanz has compared with other drugs, specifically... read more
How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?
I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is... read more
Has anyone experienced chronic itching with Xeljanz but no rash a few months after taking it?
I have developed chronic itching all over my body. I stopped it a month ago but itching persists .My blood work is fine.
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