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Posted 3/18/2024 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hey all,

Just had a question for those of you on Rinvoq. I'm quite frustrated. It's working very well, but it has increased my cholesterol from 165 to 233 and my LDL from 99 to 155. Thos are not good numbers. I workout frequently, lift weights, and eat very healthy. I'm scared to death because many people in my family have had cholesterol issues.

I've been on every medication under the sun for Crohn's and this is working so well. Has anyone experienced this? What have you done to allieavte it? Statins? Ruined my damn day.
Posted 3/18/2024 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
My Daughter is considering Rinvoq currently. Glad to hear it's working well for you. As for your cholesterol, the only thing you can do is modify your diet and exercise approach. Try to decrease your saturated fat intake to as low as possible. 15 grams a day or less would be good. Would stay away from red meat, butter, cheese and pork. Walking is the best thing otherwise. If nothing really changes after 6 months of this, then statins would be highly advised.
Posted 3/19/2024 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Discuss this with your dr & be sure to mention your family history. If you are eating clean & exercising as you say it may not help that much since this is a known side effect of Rinvog.

There are a couple of members in the UC forum that has had to go on a statin because their numbers creeped up & they are doing well.

Keep us posted.
Posted 3/25/2024 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I exercise six days a week, get 10k steps a day, and run on my "rest" days whilst eating very healthy. That's the frustrating part. Will most likely have to go on Statins. It's always something. Just wanted to vent. Thanks all!
Posted 3/26/2024 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Keep doing what you are doing, not only does this help you physically it also helps you mentally. I totally understand needing to vent, come here any time you feel the need.

Take care of yourself.
Posted 4/22/2024 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
This is my 8th month on Rinvoq. Since November 2023, my total cholesterol level was 211. It has always been within the normal range before starting Rinvoq. I tried to control it through diet but in January 2024, it rose to 240. So my GI insisted I take Crestor 10 and in March all levels were low. Unfortunately, we have to take statins while taking Rinvoq.
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