Rinvoq affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor if you have a fever, chills, aches, tiredness, cough, skin sores, diarrhea, weight loss, or burning when you urinate.
You should not start taking Rinvoq if you have any kind of infection. Your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Rinvoq if you have any kind of infection.
To make sure Rinvoq is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a chronic infection;
liver or kidney disease;
hepatitis B or C;
a stomach or intestinal problem such as diverticulitis or an ulcer;
a perforation (a hole or tear) in your esophagus, stomach, or intestines;
a blood clot;
cancer;
low red or white blood cell counts;
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine);
herpes zoster (also called shingles);
high cholesterol;
lung disease;
diabetes; or
if you are scheduled to receive any vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis or if anyone in your household has tuberculosis. Also tell your doctor if you have recently traveled. Tuberculosis and some fungal infections are more common in certain parts of the world, and you may have been exposed during travel.
Using Rinvoq may increase your risk of developing certain cancers, such as lymphoma or skin cancer. Ask your doctor about this risk.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Upadacitinib may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 4 weeks after your last dose.
You should not breastfeed while using Rinvoq and for at least 6 days after your last dose.
Rinvoq is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Rinvoq?
Take Rinvoq exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Before you start treatment with Rinvoq, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Rinvoq affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Your doctor will need to examine you on a regular basis.
Store Rinvoq in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
