Rinvoq for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 5)
Reviews for Rinvoq
- Deb...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 1, 2021
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 18, 2021
"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 :-(."
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common skin conditions? (with photos)
- What are the new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
- What are JAK inhibitors and how do they work?
- Rinvoq Copay Card: Do I qualify and how much can I save?
- My...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 14, 2021
"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
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 21, 2023
"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
"Have been on Rinvoq for almost 4 years now. No RA symptoms anymore, but catching colds very easily."
More FAQ
- How do Rinvoq and Dupixent compare?
- Which JAK inhibitors are approved in the U.S?
- What is the MOA and half-life for Rinvoq?
- How long does Rinvoq stay in your system?
- Dud...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 21, 2025
"Rinvoq 15 mg daily for over 4 years, no flare-ups. Previous medications didn't work."
- sus...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 26, 2023
"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."
- Ker...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 2, 2024
"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."
- Sue...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 8, 2022
"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."
- Ano...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 30, 2025
"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."
- ABG...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 27, 2023
"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
"Effective management for rheumatoid arthritis. Possibly skin blemishes."
- BJD...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 5, 2024
"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."
- RMi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 2, 2024
"Works well but caused acne on face, extreme tiredness, frequent urination, massive eye bags"
- lis...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 10, 2024
"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."
- Val...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 18, 2025
"So far I only have had one dose, but so far it’s working. I’ve had a mild headache and slight breathing issues, but I feel better after sitting down and relaxing. So far so good."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 12, 2025
"Symptoms of RA disappeared within days; I have been pain-free for over 12 months with no obvious side effects."
- Kat...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 21, 2025
"I waited 3 1/2 years to be able to take Rinvoq because of the price. Now in the 2nd month I have much less RA pain and, as a bonus, my IBD has calmed down!"
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"I was on Humira and Rasuva injections, as well as several oral meds. I am off all of them except Rinvoq. And I feel great!"