Upadacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Rinvoq, Rinvoq LQ
Reviews for Upadacitinib
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 18, 2021
Upadacitinib "Been on Rinvoq a little over a month, it was working great until my leg got very painful and inflamed. Found out that there were blood clots in there caused by the Rinvoq :-(."
- Dud...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 21, 2025
Upadacitinib "Rinvoq 15 mg daily for over 4 years, no flare-ups. Previous medications didn't work."
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- My...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 14, 2021
Upadacitinib "This has been the best medicine. I feel like I do not have RA now. It worked quickly. Easy."
- Liv...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 16, 2021
Upadacitinib "My skin is breaking out after taking Rinvoq. Never had this problem in my life. It's not just my face, it's all over my body. It's only been 3 weeks. I guess it's time to talk to my doctor."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 21, 2023
Upadacitinib "Amazing medicine, has treated my rheumatoid well. No pain after meds used. Once per day."
- Ste...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 2, 2024
Upadacitinib "Have been on Rinvoq for almost 4 years now. No RA symptoms anymore, but catching colds very easily."
- Ker...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 2, 2024
Upadacitinib "It seems to help. The side effects are brutal. Always exhausted. Always wake up feeling sick with a cold. I think my heart rate is accelerated. I only take it every other day."
- sus...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 26, 2023
Upadacitinib "Made a huge difference to me. I have tried all the other meds, but this one is working for me. Hands looser and no swelling and much less pain."
- Sue...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 8, 2022
Upadacitinib "Rinvoq has been a miracle for me. Within weeks of starting it, my pain and swelling diminished. The benefits far outweigh the side effects. 11 months now and I'm literally pain-free."
- BJD...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 5, 2024
Upadacitinib "I have been taking Rinvoq for over a year and a half. It really slowed down deformities. I had energy, but I had a bad reaction, causing embolism other than clotting. We were a good team."
- ABG...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 27, 2023
Upadacitinib "It's helped my hands, which were hurting pretty badly. I'd been on Humira for years, and it was becoming less effective, so I switched. I have noticed having a little less fatigue."
- Lee...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 16, 2024
Upadacitinib "Effective management for rheumatoid arthritis. Possibly skin blemishes."
- RMi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 2, 2024
Upadacitinib "Works well but caused acne on face, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, massive eye bags"
- lis...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 10, 2024
Upadacitinib "I've been taking Rinvoq for a few weeks. At first, it was okay, but now I have blisters in my mouth. I cannot eat. I don't know what's going on."
- Lac...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 12, 2021
"I was on Rinvog for 2 months and had to go off because my white blood cells dropped too low. I do not believe it was working for me anyways."
- Ano...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 30, 2025
Upadacitinib "It has almost eliminated my hand and feet pain but at a cost. I think I have had every side effect listed. Currently, folliculitis is bad and non-healing sores on my face."
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Upadacitinib "This was my 10th medication in 2 years, and we finally found one that works for me-hurray! Started feeling better within 2 weeks. Life-changing."