filgotinib and antibiotics

[Doodlereggie]

I have an infection on my face and have been prescribed antibiotics by g.p.She did not know whether to stop filgotinib for a few days.No reply from rheumy nurse.What have others done in these circumstances.Thankyou .I know you cannot give advice,but any past experiences gratefully received.

[Mmrr]

I believe the recommendation is that you stop Filgotinib until the antibiotics are completed and the infection healed.However, personally I have continued with Filgotinib whilst taking antibiotics.

[Doodlereggie in reply to Mmrr]

Thankyou so much for your experience.saw g p today,WOW,and he advised to stop for a few days while antibiotic does it’s work,so will start again on Friday,after 3days without.best wishes

[AgedCrone]

Ask your pharmacist….they know al the contra- indications.

[Doodlereggie in reply to AgedCrone]

thanks for reply,saw g.p.today ,a surprise in itself,and he advised to stop for a few days,while antibiotic works.best wishes

[Amnesiac3637]

Hi. I had bronchitis at the beginning of April, rang rheumatology and was told to stop Filgotinib until both courses of antibiotics were over. If that helps……..Hope your infection quickly clears up.

[Doodlereggie in reply to Amnesiac3637]

Thankyou for reply.Saw g.p.today who gave me topical antibiotic cream and said it was o.k. to resume filgotinib after a few days if responds to cream.So missed yesterday,will miss tonight and tomorrow and see how it goes.once again thanks for advice,as will not take any chances with JAK as fantastic for joints,better than I could have hoped for.best wishes

[Blodynhaul]

Hi Doodle, I've been on Filgotinib nearly 18 months & was told at the beginning by the rheumy to stop it temporarily if I got a significant infection, or had tooth extractions, got covid etc. I stopped it for a week when I got covid and for a few days when I had a nasty mouth infection & needed strong anti-biotics, just to let the immune system fight back a bit to avoid infection worsening. No problem. I suppose it depends how bad an infection is & how you feel too. Good luck and hope it clears up!