Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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xeljanz

peppyest
peppyest
Has anyone tried exljanz?I'm waiting to see what my copay is and if it's affordable might give it a shot.Take care,Kathy
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
I was on it for 5 months last year and it did not work at all. Well, it might have been about 3 or.4 out of 10 for a while, before it tanked back to 1 /10

But it might be different for you. I have super severe RA and most biologics are not strong enough for me.

My extended drug insurance played for all but $300, and then the company paid the last amount. There is a provincial plan too, but it takes about 10 months each year to reach a deductible, then in two months you are back to $0.

Let us know how it works for you. I have heard of other people it worked well with.
moondahtoo
moondahtoo
Xeljanz caused me to have severe stomach pains. Doctor said to give it another try, which I did. But I just couldn't take the stomach pains.
racerunner
racerunner
It caused me bad headaches and it didn't work. With their copay card i think i paid 5.00 for a bottle
peppyest
peppyest
Thx for the replies.I'll keep you all posted if I can afford to try it.Kathy