shingles and Baritinicib

[Minah]

plz anyone could share his or her experiences of having shingles or other skin rash when taking Baritinicib. Did you stop taking it immediately till the symptoms disappeared.And how did you manage this painful period

I am not sure but my symptoms are indicating me it might be the beginning of shingle rash .I could visit GP on Monday now .Should I go to pharmacy as soon as possible .

[skinnycappuccino]

Hi Minah

I got shingles while on Olumiant (baricitinib) in February 2019. When I noticed the rash along with the pain, I sent a picture to my rheumy and he prescribed antivirals, which I could start the same day. If I remember correctly, I had to stop Olumiant while I took the antivirals.

In my case it wasn't that painful and the antivirals worked really well. I think it's important to take them as soon as possible (if you have indeed shingles) so definitely so definitely go see your GP on Monday! I'd definitely go to the pharmacy as well.

Can you get the shingles vaccine? Here in Switzerland you can get it if your on a JAK inhibitor but I think in the UK it depends on age?

All the best, I hope you can sort this out soon,

Christine xx

[Minah in reply to skinnycappuccino]

Thanks for your kind reply.Now decided to go to pharmacy now because as it’s weekend and Gp surgery nurse helpline both are not available till Monday. Wishing you too best .

[Spanelmad]

Ring 111 ,you need antivirals straight away if it's shingles!!

[sylvi]

If in doubt get advice from the medics. xxxx

[Minah in reply to sylvi]

going to A&E as pharmacist suggested to get anti viral after examine me.No more Baritinicib till recovering this problem which means more tough days a head

[skinnycappuccino in reply to Minah]

Hi I'm glad you got advice at the pharmacy, all the best and I hope you recover quickly xx

[AgedCrone]

Get clinical advice NOW …if it is Shingles you need to take the anti VIRALS ASAP.