Experiences with

Baricitinib

Baricitinib Effective for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Without Steroids January 23, 2025 A small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 34 patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) found that baricitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, effectively reduced symptoms without the use of oral glucocorticoids

I started taking 2mg Baricitinib about 17 days ago. A few odd minor side effects and I haven’t had an acute very painful flare up so far, but still morning stiffness. R foot and R hand stiff and painful. I would be grateful to hear about other’s experiences.

I’m on Baricitinib & husband Humira. Does anyone know if correct as my GP doesn’t know about the rheumy drugs.

Hello, I have been on Baricitinib, prescribed by my local hospital, for the last 6 years and it is working well.

In The Lancet Rheumatology, Alain Saraux and colleagues' Article on the BACHELOR trial,2 a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, reports impressive results on the use of baricitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, to treat recent-onset polymyalgia rheumatica without the use of oral glucocorticoids

Hi The rheumy nurse got back and said to stop Baricitinib 7 days before periodontal treatment-she looked it up. The specialist said to stay off for 7 days after treatment because if infection risk.

I have had covid twice since then while being on Baricitinib not Rtx (I only started this last October) and I received anti virals both times. I was unwell but not seriously. My question is whether or not I am likely to have a worse outcome if I catch Covid now I am on Rituximab not Bari?

I finally took the plunge to have Olumiant on Monday 22nd after getting my blood tests/vaccines etc. It's been a bit of an up-and-down story so am wondering what other people's experiences have been like. This is a draft of what I'm going to email my Rheumatologist but thought it was worth hearing some

I explained about being immunosuppressed ( Baricitinib) and he thinks it’s wise to stop 2 weeks before and after because of increased infection risk. I just wondered if anyone else had had this treatment and there thoughts on it. Thank you !

hi I hade a rheumatology appointment last week where I was told that if I was a new patient at 65 I wouldn’t have been given baricinib as new guide lines were that because it could cause coronary problems or some cancers this risk is higher over the age of 65. I was given the option to half the dose

Good morning, Has anybody seen their cholesterol become very high whilst being on Baricitinib? If so what was the outcome, did you continue to take it or stop it.

(RA since 29, on Baricitinib in the last 8 months) Its not gas or acidity. I have eaten, taken antacids etc. Any and all suggestions and advise/speculations are helpful. Thanks so much Slightly worried Ryka

I'm on a JAK Baricitinib and my husband on Imraldi. We have both had chicken pox. However, being immunosuppressed checked on google and nearly scared the life out of myself! Only just recently been better at managing anxiety.

I am about to start baricitinib on Monday and am just double checking that we take baricitinib on the same day as methotrexate, we don’t miss a day. Thank you, I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Just a quick question-how often should you have your blood monitored if you’re on Baricitinib ? Thank you !

This is my second Jak - had Baricitinib previously with no side effects - and have only been on it a couple of weeks and I know side effects can take that long to either arise or start to fade but it’s a disconcerting feeling and it’s always worth asking others for their experiences (despite us all

hello, Just having a mild panic now I’ve taken my furst 4mg tablet and looking for a bit of reassurance/advice from fellow ‘users’ please…. When could I expect to feel its efffects if it works? Any time of day you’ve found best to take it? I’ve read the side effects, all the usual scary stuff in

I had antibiotics back in Feb and came off the Baricitinib for a week and then was referred for colonoscopy/biopsies. I spoke to helpline and nurse said they don't give Baricitinib if you have stomach problems.

Yesterday I rang my provider -health at home to order my next prescription of Baricitinib. My consultant last week said finances were clear and prescription had been sent through. Imagine my surprise to learn I was now talking to Sciensis and I had been removed from their account.

hi all, Looks like I am going to be moving from infliximab infusions (which are no longer working) to , possibly, baricitinib which is a favorite of my rheumatologist.