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Rinvoq for Psoriatic Arthritis User Reviews

Rating: 6.7

Rinvoq has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 19 reviews for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. 42% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

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  • Pat...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 22, 2023

"I’ve been searching for relief of psoriatic arthritis in fingers, wrists, knees, ankles, toes, neck, and spine, along with major scalp inflammation and intense itching and burning. After 9 weeks of the 15 mg dose, my arthritis has improved by about 30%. No adverse side effects. This Rinvoq is the most helpful of all that I’ve tried."

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  • Bab...
  • January 17, 2023

"Rinvoq has been a lifesaver for me. I went from being invalid, so fatigued that emptying the dishwasher had me experiencing excruciating flares, to being able to put in a 5-hour day around the house with very little pain. I was on prednisone, methotrexate, and Cimzia and had a very bad reaction to one of those drugs. The longer I have been on Rinvoq, the better my symptoms improve. I have a very low dose, but I may talk to my rheumatologist about going up to the next dose. No regrets."

9 / 10
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  • Win...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 5, 2023

"This medication is excellent so far. I have been taking it for about 4 or 5 months, and I can tell a noticeable difference in my flares and pain levels for the psoriatic arthritis. The most incredible thing about this medication is that it cleared my skin in only a few weeks. I have psoriasis on my joints (over knuckles, knees, elbows, etc.), the palms of my hands, the soles of my feet, and my wrists. They are all much better. I hope they approve this for just the skin condition soon so those who need it can find relief."

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  • VN3...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 17, 2023

"For close to a year, I suffered each day with chronic pain. Misdiagnosis and the wrong prescriptions. My dermatologist confirmed that I had psoriatic arthritis with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the hands and feet. She initially gave me Tremfya, but after 16 weeks, my pain had subsided from the arthritis, but my hands and feet were worse. Deep, painful fissures in my skin that would bleed if I walked or pet my dog. I started Rinvoq on a low dose, and within a few days, saw major gains. I’m now on my 3rd week and had to increase the dosage because I began to plateau, but my hands and feet, which had become unrecognizable, are almost back to normal. The only side effect I’ve noticed is similar to mild heartburn/mild upset stomach. I had so much fatigue from pain that since being on Rinvoq, I feel like I’m getting my energy back. I’m cautiously optimistic and extremely grateful."

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  • Pam...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 6, 2023

"Rinvoq 15 mg has been a game-changer. For the first time, my arthritis is under control. It worked from day one. Side effects have included and resolved extreme fatigue (initial), headache, nausea, feeling of cold, and UTI. I suffer from Achilles tendinitis and work as a respiratory therapist, so I’m on my feet constantly! This has kept me working and active every day. I'm able to work 4-5 12-hour shifts in a row. I was not able to do that with previous biologics and DMARDs. I'm not on steroids anymore. Yes, I have gained about 10 pounds. I'm working with my doctors now to get the weight off. Everyone is different, and your journey will be too. Good luck!"

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  • Sam...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 9, 2023

"Ironically, Rinvoq has given me the most improvement in the one condition it’s not approved to treat. Before I was diagnosed with PsA, I had been diagnosed with severe psoriasis—at one point about 12% of my body was covered in plaques. Well, Rinvoq keeps the psoriasis almost completely in remission (I’ve been at 1% for almost a year). I did notice a positive difference in my fatigue, but I wouldn’t say it was life-changing. I also noticed a positive difference in my swelling—all of my affected joints would get so swollen unless I took handfuls of ibuprofen. Now the swelling is gone, and the pain in my larger joints (ankles, knees, lower and mid-back) is much better…but it doesn’t seem to work on my smaller joints (hands, wrists, tarsals/metatarsals). Overall, it’s the best drug I’ve taken that hasn’t caused me side effects, but it’s certainly not perfect."

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  • Bre...
  • April 23, 2023

"I’m thrilled that finally we have got it right. I’ve tried Methotrexate, which worked well, but my hair fell out, and I felt nauseous for days. Cimzia injection didn’t help. Now on a combination of Arava 10 mg and Rinvoq 15 mg, and am so happy that I am almost pain-free. Over the moon."

9 / 10
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  • cur...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 22, 2024

"This med has worked well for me. Right now I am fighting my insurance, which is frustrating, and I've been off and flaring for four months. I've tried it all, but Rinvoq seems to work the best for now. I have noticed sometimes, after a time, drugs have stopped working, but Rinvoq hasn't hit that. I've had it for several years. Hopefully, I can get it soon. No side effects, major help during flares."

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  • Bre...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 23, 2024

"I was prescribed Rinvoq for Psoriatic Arthritis. The medication did control my symptoms. Immediately after taking it, I started having GI issues, which I reported to my Rheumatologist. She said it was not a side effect of the drug, but they continued to worsen to the point I would double over from pain. I stopped the medication and the symptoms stopped. I did have outbreaks of large pimples while taking the drug."

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  • cco...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 10, 2023

"I have very rare psoriatic arthritis but terrible psoriasis for 35+ years. Feet and hands plaque psoriasis. I started Rinvoq and my psoriasis cleared completely in about a month. I’m so GRATEFUL. No side effects to speak of. 15 mg orally once a day is so much easier than injections or infusions. This is about my 12th biologic. They usually stop working between 6 months and a year. I have been on Rinvoq for about 8 months."

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  • Gea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 27, 2023

"Some improvement in swelling and peeling skin, and some tendon and joint pain improvement. That being said, acne is cropping up in random places, and I am experiencing random muscle cramps - oddly enough, in my hands, fingers, and thumbs. I will be discussing this with my rheumatologist, as I'm not quite certain it's worth the side effects. Perhaps prednisone in the 5 mg/day range might be more appropriate. Just have to see what she says."

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  • Waz...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 1, 2024

"2 months of 30mg cleaned up my psoriasis on my hands and feet. Then changed to 15mg (1 month) and still good. However, CPK has gone through the roof at least twice (unknown what the maximum value the test will return), the maximum recommended level. Early days, working through this CPK problem."

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  • MJK...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 20, 2021

"Has anyone else experienced mood or mental health side effects with Rinvoq? I have experienced mood drops after taking Etanercept as well, and it feels eerily similar."

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  • Dav...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 12, 2024

"Lower back and hip pain more severe since using Rinvoq"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 16, 2024

"Works great for psoriasis, not so much for the arthritis, and I am concerned about changes in blood work."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 13, 2024

"Rinvoq has definitely helped clear up the Psoriatic Arthritis that I had on my hands. However, I am not sure yet whether or not it's actually also helping the Rheumatoid Arthritis that I have."

5 / 10
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  • Aus...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 2, 2023

"Been taking it for two weeks and can feel the difference already."

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  • Mag...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 3, 2023

"Gave me severe folliculitis. Unbearable itching, otherwise, it was okay."

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  • Gar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 30, 2022

"Very bad, no good. Made my eardrums burn and my whole body cringe."

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