Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar Asked 8 months ago

Does rinvoq cause weight gain?

I started taking Rinvoq a couple of months ago for my arthritis, and I've noticed my weight slowly increasing. I'm trying to be careful with my diet, but still, it's going up. Is weight gain a common side effect linked to Rinvoq?

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, I was on this medicine for six months for my joint issues. I did notice around 3-4 kg gain, mostly because my appetite suddenly shot up after starting it. Just keep an eye on your late-night cravings and you should be totally fine.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It can cause some fluid retention or extra weight for some people. I always try having warm water with jeera in the morning and cutting down on extra salt. But if you see sudden swelling or too much weight change, please ask your doctor instead of trying home tips.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey! 😊 Yes, it does cause a bit of weight gain for some, but don't stress! You can manage it easily with active walks and staying hydrated. Just focus on feeling better first! 👍

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I really get how stressful this is, I spent nights crying and worrying about my body changing while on this treatment. It feels so unfair when you are already dealing with a major illness. Please be gentle with yourself, your health matters more than a number on the scale.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

This body is just a vessel for our journey, beta. If the medicine is helping you heal, accept it with a positive mind. Keep your thoughts calm, do a little meditation, and let your doctor handle the physical side-effects. Take care.

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