Question: does xeljanz cause high cholesterol?
Answer: Increased cholesterol levels have occurred in people taking Xeljanz. In clinical studies, after 1 month of treatment, people who took Xeljanz had increased levels of both: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is also called “bad” cholesterol, and. high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is also called “good” cholesterol.