Studies have shown tofacitinib to be effective, either alone or combined with methotrexate, for lowering RA disease activity, relieving symptoms, and improving physical function. Improvements may be noticed within 2 weeks. One study showed that tofacitinib was about as effective as the TNF inhibitor adalimumab.
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