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What have been people’s experiences with Rinvoq?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
March 30
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A myRAteam Member

I have been taking RINVOC for about 2 years now and have had good results. I still take 1 methotrexate, down from 1.5 tablets, per week and hope to maybe get off it altogether in the future. Yes I have noticed weight gain but I find this a small price to pay for being without pain.
I have tried the injections etc but after 5 or 6 months they would gradually stop working. So gave been thrilled with the results from RINVOC.
Also I'm excited that nodules I had on my fingers, elbow and feet gave all gone! They just gradually reduced till they had disappeared.
Hope this helps.

TRACY FROM AUSTRALIA

March 30
A myRAteam Member

Unfortunately it didn't work out for me. It made me swell up to the point where I looked like the marshmallow man. As soon as my doctor took me off the swelling went away. Hopefully you will have a better experience if you end up taking it.

April 2
myRAteam

What have people's experiences been with Rinvoq?

Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a once-daily extended-release tablet used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It works by inhibiting the JAK1 signaling protein to reduce inflammation.

Rinvoq is typically prescribed for people who haven't responded well to or can't tolerate Show Full Answer

What have people's experiences been with Rinvoq?

Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a once-daily extended-release tablet used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It works by inhibiting the JAK1 signaling protein to reduce inflammation.

Rinvoq is typically prescribed for people who haven't responded well to or can't tolerate methotrexate. It can be taken alone or combined with methotrexate.

The medication was approved by the FDA in August 2019. While the search results don't include specific patient experiences or testimonials about Rinvoq, they do note some important considerations:

Potential side effects:
- Increased weight has been listed as a possible side effect
- During clinical trials for atopic dermatitis, some people experienced weight gain, though this wasn't observed in RA trials

What to know:
- It's a newer treatment option compared to some other RA medications
- It offers an oral alternative to injections or infusions
- The extended-release formula means once-daily dosing

If you're considering Rinvoq or currently taking it, connecting with others on myRAteam who have experience with this medication could provide valuable insights about real-world experiences managing RA with this treatment.

March 30

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