Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR, Xeljanz Oral Solution

Tofacitinib has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 109 reviews for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 41% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tofacitinib

Kay
June 14, 2015

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "I saw a difference in about 2 days I tried everything under the sun this drug is awesome so far"

9 / 10

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Paj
Taken for less than 1 month
February 20, 2019

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "After 2 weeks my hair began falling out. I attempted to contact the company, but they had no interest in my situation or my phone call."

1 / 10

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Blondie
May 29, 2014

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Worked amazingly the first month but then swelling and stiffness came back. I've also had hair loss."

9 / 10

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60 Report

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Alano
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 12, 2021

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Do not take this pill. Took it since it came out, I've had a lot of side effects, it is not good stay away."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 29, 2019

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Xeljanz for arthritis has caused stomach aches so bad I crying in pain . Feel very weak and fatigue all the time . Very bad back pain and blood pressure very high."

2 / 10

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harry...
January 13, 2017

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "This medication caused me to have major side effects and I do not recommend taking it to anyone."

1 / 10

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T Mom
August 14, 2016

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Took it for about 2 months. Lost my voice, perpetual sore throat, major sinus issues. I haven't taken it for months and can't shake the burning in my throat. I have to go to an ENT. Not a safe drug"

1 / 10

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Babe
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 8, 2019

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Chronic fatigue aches pain and feeling sick and toxic without much change. The first couple of months created more problems then improvement"

2 / 10

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Sheri
Taken for less than 1 month
August 1, 2019

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Extreme stomach upset after 2 weeks. Almost ended up in the ER last night due to pain. I am discontinuing immediately. Also hated the fatigue. No thanks!"

1 / 10

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Joynow
Taken for less than 1 month
January 15, 2019

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "This medication gave me migraine headaches. I took this medication for four days and I had to stop. I also had bad stomachaches. Definitely a negative experience for me."

1 / 10

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Jo Jo...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 17, 2017

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Love it! Take awhile to work but the wait is worth it."

10 / 10

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Trouble...
April 1, 2016

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Headache.pain on backbone stomach.trouble sleeping.feeling tired"

1 / 10

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Caram...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 4, 2018

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Just started two weeks ago. Pain in all joints throughout the day, mild stomach cramps (feels like a ball in my stomach), horrible back pain."

3 / 10

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Rchat
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 30, 2018

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Been on 5 mg xeljanz for 3 months.down from 10 mg prednisone to 4.mg gained some use of my right elbow, pain level way down about 75 percent. Overall moods much improved."

9 / 10

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Sher
January 7, 2018

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "I found that Xeljanz didn't help my pain as much as Actemra injections and the fatigue was still awful."

5 / 10

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butte...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 30, 2018

Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) "XELIJANZ XR Gave me my life back. I could tell a difference after taking the first pill."

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Jack
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 1, 2023

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "Was taken to hospital because woke up bleeding blood clogs from my nose and mouth."

1 / 10

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Wanda...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 5, 2024

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "I tried many medications, and Xeljanz has made my RA and life so much better. I'm almost pain-free. Thank you, Xeljanz!"

10 / 10

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Julie
Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2021

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) "I just started on xeljanz 2 days ago."

2 / 10

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Sunsh...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 14, 2021

Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib) "I was on xeljanz ,mtx for 1 yr and it did not work for me."

1 / 10

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