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Xeljanz and Back Pain: What Users Say

Back pain: mentioned by 5 users (3.4%)

Based on user experiences from 145 Xeljanz reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 10.3%
fatigue 7.6%
nausea 7.6%
diarrhea 6.9%
upset stomach 6.9%
swelling 4.8%
pain 4.1%
stomach pain 4.1%
anxiety 3.4%
back pain 3.4%

Reviews for Xeljanz

Showing 5 reviews tagged with "back pain". Clear filters to view all 145 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • SHE...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 7, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Woke up with a severe migraine the morning after starting treatment. Took it for 4 weeks, headaches constantly, like my head and eyes were in a vice. Backache. Nausea burning in stomach, chest, and throat. Stopped after 6, as I couldn't stand it anymore, quality of life was zero by then."

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  • Bai...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 20, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Took this one time. Next morning, my stomach hurt horribly, as well as my back. Also gave me a rash. Did not take it a second time. My back is still killing me. I think these medications are scary to take, worse than the disease itself."

1 / 10
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  • hop...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 19, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed 11 years ago with psoriatic RA. I have tried several different medications. I am trying Xeljanz for the first time, it's been 4 weeks. The three things I have noticed are that I have pain in my back, dark-colored urine, and muscle stiffness. My doctor thinks the side effects will dissipate after a couple of months. I am hopeful and running out of medication options."

8 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 29, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "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."

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  • Car...
  • 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."

3 / 10
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