Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR, Xeljanz Oral Solution
Reviews for Tofacitinib
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 11, 2019
Tofacitinib "I took this drug for 2 weeks (5 mg dose twice daily) and had a heart attack."
- Tri...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 12, 2015
Tofacitinib "Been on it since 2013. Has been very effective, especially against the awful fatigue, and has dramatically decreased the pain."
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- Kay...
- June 14, 2015
Tofacitinib "I saw a difference in about 2 days. I tried everything under the sun, this drug is awesome so far."
- 43...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 11, 2017
Tofacitinib "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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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Paj...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 20, 2019
Tofacitinib "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."
- Blo...
- May 29, 2014
Tofacitinib "Worked amazingly the first month, but then swelling and stiffness came back. I've also had hair loss."
- T M...
- August 14, 2016
Tofacitinib "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."
- Bab...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 8, 2019
Tofacitinib "Chronic fatigue, aches, pain, and feeling sick and toxic without much change. The first couple of months created more problems than improvement."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 29, 2019
Tofacitinib "Xeljanz for arthritis has caused stomach aches so bad I'm crying in pain. Feel very weak and fatigued all the time. Very bad back pain and blood pressure very high."
- Ala...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 12, 2021
Tofacitinib "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."
- She...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 1, 2019
Tofacitinib "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!"
- har...
- January 13, 2017
Tofacitinib "This medication caused me to have major side effects, and I do not recommend taking it to anyone."
- Jo ...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2017
Tofacitinib "Love it! Takes a while to work, but the wait is worth it."
- Joy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 15, 2019
Tofacitinib "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."
- Car...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2018
Tofacitinib "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."
- Rch...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 30, 2018
Tofacitinib "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."
- Tro...
- April 1, 2016
Tofacitinib "Headache, pain on backbone, stomach, trouble sleeping, feeling tired."
- She...
- January 7, 2018
Tofacitinib "I found that Xeljanz didn't help my pain as much as Actemra injections, and the fatigue was still awful."
- but...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 30, 2018
Tofacitinib "Xeljanz XR gave me my life back. I could tell a difference after taking the first pill."
- Jac...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 1, 2023
Tofacitinib "Was taken to the hospital because I woke up bleeding blood clots from my nose and mouth."
- Wan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 5, 2024
Tofacitinib "I tried many medications, and Xeljanz has made my RA and life so much better. I'm almost pain-free. Thank you, Xeljanz!"
- Deb...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2024
Tofacitinib "I’ve been taking Xeljanz XR 11 mg for 3 months. It has controlled my RA symptoms well. It did raise my blood pressure, requiring a new bp pill, but a great benefit is my hair stopped falling out!"
- Sun...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 14, 2021
Tofacitinib "I was on Xeljanz, MTX for 1 yr and it did not work for me."
- Jul...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 31, 2021
Tofacitinib "I just started on Xeljanz 2 days ago."
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"For the past three months, I am taking this medicine along with Wysolene. In the month of May, I had a fracture in my ankle. After two months, healing was not up to the expectation of the doctor. He suggested surgery. After knowing that I am taking the above medicine, he is telling now: 1. Since you're taking Wysolene, it won't allow bones to join, 2. Since you're taking Intajac (tofacitinib), after surgery your wound will not get cured. I leave the decision of taking this medicine to the user's choice."