Disha Reddy Disha Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Does rinvoq cause weight loss?

I've just started Rinvoq for my condition, and I'm hoping for some positive changes. I was wondering if Rinvoq could also lead to weight loss as a side effect. I'm trying to manage my weight and thought this might be an added benefit.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I totally get it, worrying about sudden weight changes is so exhausting when you are already dealing with health issues. While weight gain is more commonly talked about with this, some people do experience nausea or a drop in appetite. Please discuss this with your specialist to be safe.

Rohan Sawant Rohan Sawant Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually weight loss is not very common with this medicine, yaar. Mostly people talk about gaining a bit. If you are losing weight suddenly, it might be due to some stomach issues or something else. Better check with your doc once.

Meena Krishnan Meena Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my thyroid levels go crazy, my weight fluctuates like anything, so I know how confusing this is. With strong medicines like this, it is very important to get your routine blood tests and thyroid panel done. Keep your doctor updated about any weight drop.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

As a diabetic, I have to watch my weight and diet very carefully. If a medication starts causing weight loss, it can sometimes affect your blood sugar levels too. Make sure you are eating small, regular meals and tracking your health metrics closely.

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It can affect everyone differently. Please don't ignore sudden weight changes and talk to your prescribing doctor soon.

Deepika Joshi Deepika Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is so scary when your body starts changing and you feel like you have no control over it. I remember feeling so anxious looking in the mirror every morning while on heavy meds. Your feelings are completely valid, don't keep them bottled up.

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Shilpa Shah Shilpa Shah Joined May 2026 6 months ago

If you are losing weight, make sure you are getting enough clean protein like paneer, sprouts, and dal in your daily meals. Sometimes meds affect our gut absorption. Try keeping a food diary to see if your actual calorie intake has gone down.

Aditya Varma Aditya Varma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I was actually researching this online because my uncle might start this medication soon. Most forums say weight gain is more likely, but some people did report losing weight due to nausea. Let us know what your doctor says about this!

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