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Xeljanz costs .. need some help

Started Jun 27, 2015 0 Replies

Hello all - I am sure this has been discussed on other forums but I figured I'd start a new one to get a better idea. Is anyone actually getting xeljanz covered by their insurance? If so, how is this…Continue

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katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"It could be possible, they say Covid hair loss can happen anywhere from 3-6 months. Not sure about the breast implants but I have heard this also. "
May 24, 2022
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Hey sadele, my derm told me about barcitinib which is another Jak inhibitor specifically being FDA approved for alopecia. I believe it’s a Jak 1/2 inhibitor where as xeljanz is a Jak 1/3. She said it is having really good outcomes on trials…"
May 23, 2022
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"so I have never been able to stop altogether. I do stop it when I am pregnant (this is my third pregnancy) and I usually go into a remission during that time at least that’s what my derm thinks. As soon as I deliver though I need to resume…"
May 23, 2022
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Hi starshine, I also haven’t posted in quite some time but I used to be very active on here a few years back. I have been on and off xeljanz over the years due to pregnancies. Currently off of it and got Covid back in December for the second…"
May 20, 2022
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Thank you so much for the information that is very nice of you. I will definitely be in contact! "
Feb 19, 2020
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Thank you for this information frida I appreciate it! "
Feb 19, 2020
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Is this a legitimate form of the pill? What website do you order from? "
Feb 19, 2020
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"The first time I was a great responder, I noticed regrowth within 2-3 weeks. I did do the assistance program than also but they only covered 3 months I believe does it cover more now? I am also not sure if I’d qualify for it.  Was…"
Feb 17, 2020
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Hello all, it has been quite some time since I’ve been on here. I have been off xeljanz for a few years now but am having a recurrence now. When I was on it insurance never covered medication and I was paying out of pocket. Does insurance…"
Feb 17, 2020
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Hi Jcortez, my hair is doing good. I had restarted xeljanz in Early 2018 but stopped again when I got pregnant with my second child. I just had a baby June 7, no plan to restart xeljanz unless I start getting patches again which did happen after my…"
Jul 5, 2019
katiegirl replied to AlopeciaDestroyedMyLife's discussion Xeljanz (Tofacitinib Citrate): My experience on the trial
"Sadele, your hair looks beautiful! I am so happy to see you have such nice regrowth I remember when you weren’t responding. I check in from time to time I don’t come on as much as I used to but happy to come back and see more success…"
Jul 4, 2019

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At 7:54pm on May 28, 2015, LeslieAnn Butler said…

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