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I Was Just Taken Off Of Enbrel And Now Put On Xeljanz. Anyone Been On It And How Did It Work For You?

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Deltona, FL
August 20, 2019
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Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is an immunomodulator used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate. Here are some key points about Xeljanz:

- How it works: Xeljanz inhibits Janus kinases, which are chemicals involved in signaling the Show Full Answer

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is an immunomodulator used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate. Here are some key points about Xeljanz:

- How it works: Xeljanz inhibits Janus kinases, which are chemicals involved in signaling the immune system to attack the body’s connective tissues.
- Administration: It is taken orally as a tablet once or twice daily.
- Common side effects: Diarrhea, headache, respiratory tract infections, the common cold, and urinary tract infections.
- Serious side effects: There are concerns about heart and cancer risks, especially at higher doses. It also has a black box warning for blood clots, serious infections, and certain cancers.

It's important to monitor for any side effects and discuss them with your healthcare provider.

July 24, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I was on Xeljanz but I could not tolerate it, gave me alot of stomach issues. But, while I was on it my labs were improved.

August 26, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I am and it has worked fine no side effects as of now. Been on it for a month. It is really expensive It will cost me 1500 a month trying to get some help through Pfizer.
mariilyn

August 21, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I'm on xeljanz it works for me but also take methotrexate I've been on several different meds this is working good so far.

August 17, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I was on Xel-Janz for almost two years. It was great with only minor flares. When it stopped working I was sad to change.

September 12, 2019

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