Rinvoq (upadacitinib) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Rinvoq (upadacitinib)
I'm still taking this medication. Have been put back on Rinvoq due to RA fatigue that had returned. For me Rinvoq is the only RX that has reduced my malaise and fatigue. GI pain has reduced.
I'm no longer taking this medication. I stopped taking rinvoq due to skin cancer diagnosis.
Dupixent, then Adbry worked until they didn't on eczema, but psoriasis never cleared. Rinvoq thus far has eliminated both conditions.
Much annoying nasal and throat mucus with Rinvoq, but a small price to pay compared to the insanity eczema was causing 7 years ago!
Incredible food-poisoning-type stomach pain. Bed ridden due to severity of pain.
Very few side effects. Occasional scalp sores.
Symptoms improved when I stopped Methotrexate and use Rinvoq alone.
Urticaria and eczema of face and ne
Stomach pain at timesFlu recovery long
I would avoid taking flu and covid vaccines together as I was very ill after mine. Allow a break between them.
The worst side effect has been the acne. Because the cause is systemic, topical treatments don't really work. It just keeps aggressively coming back, every day a little worse. It's to the point where I'm thinking of stopping the drug, despite how good it's been for me.
This is an amazing drug for fatigue. And the side effects are minimal (aside from the acne). There's been no stomach upset, no headaches, no dizziness, no swelling, no weight gain... It hasn't really helped my joints, at least not in the short time that I've been taking it, but overall I've been happily surprised with its ease of use, low occurrence of side effects, relatively low cost ($60 with insurance), and performance in an area that commonly affects people with RA.
RINVOQ (UPADACITINIB): Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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