Generic Name: Olumiant for Rheumatoid Arthritis (baricitinib)
"I was diagnosed with RA in 2012. Methotrexate was the first drug prescribed and I took it for about 7-8 years with no results, but I sure lost lots of hair. During those years, I was in a study and received Remicade infusions. The side effects were horrible - chills, fever, exhaustion - for several days, but it didn't really help with the RA until the infusions became so unbearable that I stopped them. I changed my RA doctor and in a study, I was given Olumiant. For two years, this medication made my life normal and pain-free, but after that time, I noticed it was not working as before and I asked my doctor to stop it. It was sad because this drug made me feel great. Perhaps I should have waited for it to work again, or maybe I'll go back on it at a later time. All I can say is that RA is a horrible disease. God bless those who have it."
"I have rheumatoid arthritis and had been prescribed methotrexate for several years. The effects of arthritis continued until the pain, joint stiffness were becoming so bad that getting out of bed and dressed in the morning would take over an hour. About 2 years ago my rheumatologist suggested that I take Oluminant and I was given a 4mg daily dose. Within one month the pain and joint problems had almost completely gone and I could live a normal life. I still have some pain and stiffness but they are totally manageable. Had no side effects that I am aware of."
"Took effect very quickly . I previously had both knee joints and a wrist joint replaced, the RA was causing more and more problems and pain. I had been receiving methotrexate injection and tablets for about 8 years but they seemed to be starting to have no effect. My rheumatologist suggested oluminantand I started taking 4mg per day in 2020 and my weekly methotrexate dosage was reduced from 20mg to 10mg. I noticed a reduction in pain and stiffness within a week; after about two weeks the reflief was remarkable. Up to now I have very little pain and my joints and no swollen hands. Last week I had to stop taking olumiant as I am I am scheduled for surgery next month and I am very concerned about how this will react on me."
"I have a great experience with Olumiant tablets. I have been using them for 2 years to treat RA. I take one tablet a day in combination with Medrol 2 mg. After a few days of taking that RA medicine, the RA pain stopped, as did the stiffness. I am not accompanied by fatigue as with previous biological therapy, which I used, for example, Enbrel or Mabthera. After 2 weeks of taking the medicine, I got herpes zoster, but in a milder form. For now, the only problem is quite frequent inflammation of the gums. I have RA for the last 20 years."
"I've been taking Olumiant since December 2020. It's worked fairly well with the daily pain (but hard to know for sure since I am currently weaning off long term Prednisone usage.) What I can tell you for sure is that it has reduced the swelling in my hands to the point that i can actually see some of my knuckles for the first time in years!!! Downside, it doubled my cholesterol levels and I will now have to take medicine for that."
"Olumiant has helped a great deal. but for me, it is not enough. I’m going to try something else."
