I've been experiencing UC flares a little over a year. I'm on Prednisone almost last 3 months. Finally, my doc prescribed Xelijanz. I was not keen to take it because of possible side effects such as increasing infections, supressing immune systems, etc., but I need to be better soon. So far, I'm on the medication for a week in addition to Prednisone. I'm not experiencing any side effects of Xelijanz, and not sure yet if UC flares are getting better than before taking Xelijanz. I understand it may take a while until I may feel better again with this med.
I'm wondering if anyone who is taking Xelijanz can tell me how long it takes to feel the difference and when you felt normal, like normal bathroom trips, no abdominal pain. Also, any side effects you experienced?
Reply posted for Lbrown02.
Hi Lbrown02,
Xeljanz did not work at all for me after two months. No changes in my colon after confirming with colonoscopy... I'll be on Humira. Hope this works for me.
Reply posted for Laflorette.
I started taking Xeljanz 1 week ago. I am not experiencing any side effects other than a slight rash on my right cheek. I am hoping for good results from this medication. Have been in a flare for months.
Reply posted for Laflorette.
I started taking xeljanz beginning of July no change yet but hasn’t got worse. Doctor said 8 weeks also read 3-6 months get the best response was on remicade for last 7 years and was in complete remission decided to go off unfortunately uc started again. Let me no how you’re doing
Reply posted for ClearMar.
So far, I'm not really experiencing the specific side effects, but I feel something is trying to work in my body...
Reply posted for Laflorette.
can you be more speciific about side effects, and what you are feeling?
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