Dupixent User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Jen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2020

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "I have had Chronic Sinus issues and nasal polyps for about 14 years and have had 4 sinus surgeries. Not wanting to have a 5th surgery since they never seem to be successful for long my ENT suggested I try Dupixent. I started in July and was able to start feeling a difference with my sinuses within 4 weeks! After about 8 weeks of Dupixent ( 4injections) my smell and taste came back and I was able to start sleeping again without waking up every hour to blow my nose. I also have asthma and it has helped me with that as well. After years of suffering this has been pretty life changing."

• Mel
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 29, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "I had debilitating hives for over three years to the point I was no longer leaving my house because I was in so much pain and discomfort all the time. I saw every specialist my dr could think of trying to figure out what the underlying cause was but never did figure it out. My dermatologist suggested we try Dupixent and within a week I was almost 80 percent clear and now 3 years later I’m 100 percent clear. It has been a literal lifesaver for me."

• Doc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I was diagnosed with asthma at 43 after having over a year of terrible sinus infections (sense of smell was completely gone) and being treated every other month with prednisone and antibiotics. I was put on Fasenera, but it did not do anything for me. My asthma doctor thought the sinus infection was related to my asthma so I had sinus surgery where they discovered many polyps. After the sinus surgery I was right back to the same conditions as before. I was put on Dupixent and about two days after the first dose (600mg) my nose/sinus discharged some of the craziest stuff I had ever seen. Almost a year later and I have had no more sinus infections and I have not used an inhaler in almost all of that time. Dupixent has worked incredibly well for me."

• Linds
• September 11, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "I started Dupixent in Feb for dermatitis. After 8 weeks I noticed a significant improvement. My body had been about 80% covered in red patches and all of it cleared. After 1 month passed I started experiencing terrible side effects. Including conjunctivitis, blepharitis and cracked skin on eyelids. I saw an eye doctor 3 times and was put on steroid eye drops. Later I saw an ophthalmologist to ensure my eyes weren’t being damaged by the steroids I was using. Luckily no significant damage was done, but side effects persisted. At the end of the 6th month I decided to stop. The side effects were outweighing the benefits. After being drug free for 2 months, my eczema hasn’t flared up at all. I am still suffering from the eye problems but I am hoping time will heal. My advice is, if you start feeling better don’t be afraid to stop the needle and start again at a later date if needed. You may have been experiencing a flare and once under control can be managed using other creams and less harmful options."

• Meano
• November 6, 2019

For Eczema "Had eczema my whole life with asthma. Fixed both in one month with 2 shots per month of Dupixent. 3 months later my eyes got jacked so I stopped until I thought I needed it. Took it again 2 months later then again 4 months. Now it's been 9 months no shot and I'm fine. Best I've been in my life. See how long it lasts."

• Flow
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 6, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "At age 63, my lifelong asthma was getting harder to control. After 40+ years on various doses of steroids, I was having monthly exacerbations that responded slowly to higher doses. Then I started Dupixent. Over the course of nine months I was able to wean off steroids completely. I sleep well, I have good exercise tolerance, and I've had only two asthma exacerbations in a year. Now I look forward to an active retirement, travel, hiking, bicycling--all the things I thought I was losing. Dupixent changed my life."

• Tobad
• April 12, 2020

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "My dr gave me Dupixent in hope of clearing up chronic sinuses. By the fourth shot I told her I was getting headaches and contributed to this drug. She disagreed and administered a fifth shot but I said I was through with the drug if I get headaches. After about a week the headaches came back to the extreme. It’s been five weeks now and I am still suffering along with other side effects. One would have to be crazy to take this drug and deal with the pain and anxiety that I am going through."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 24, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "I take it for my asthma. This medicine was life altering. Can breath. No cough. Worked within the first couple weeks. Amazing! Haven’t had an ER visit or round of prednisone since. I have been on it for over a year and a half."

• Chris
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 1, 2019

For Eczema "This drug gave me my life back my severe atopic dermatitis, skin infections, and hives are gone. Had issues with eyes for first six months and almost quit. Used Eucrisa around eyes and got them under control. Now I only have to do minor spot treats every once and awhile. Thank goodness for this medicine. I was one miserable person before. I itched all day and night. I have my life back. So thankful!!!"

• Ark
• December 7, 2020

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "I started Dupixent about 2 months ago. I have received 4 injections so far. I have suffered from absolutely terrible allergies, nasal polyps, and asthma for the last 6-7 years. Also was diagnosed with AERD. Tried every medicine possible. Was on prednisone all the time. Which caused terrible weight gain, etc. I am now 23 years old. About 4 yrs ago I had major sinus surgery due to severe nasal polyps. It helped greatly at the time. Over the last year my symptoms started up again and my polyps & asthma had came back. My ENT decided to start me on Dupixent, after a dose a steroids. So far Dupixent is a LIFESAVER for me!! I haven't used my inhaler for weeks (except for when I exercise) only have to use my steroid inhaler once a day. I have been able to cut back on my decongestant meds. I can also finally sleep at night w/out coughing or waking up wheezing! It's a life saver! I feel almost normal again! Haven't experienced any bad side effects yet"

• Ron
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I have been on prednisone every day since being diagnosed with asthma 12 years ago. I got my first injection of Dupixent in June 2019. My breathing has been incredible since then, the best in 12 years. Now the bad. 24 hours after the first injection I developed flu like symptoms and a sinus infection. It has taken 3 months of antibiotics to clear that up. With the sinus infection I now suffer from eustasion tube dysfunction. The ear and face pain is so severe that prednisone is the only pain reliever that works. The ENT believes that Dupixent is the cause of both the sinus infection and the ear problem. Surgery is the only non steroid option for the ears if I stay on Dupixent. I’m 68 years old and it feels great to have the breathing capability of a 30 year old for the first time in 12 years. I’m on more prednisone now than I was with asthma to control the ear pain so I’ve gained nothing."

• mitch...
• June 12, 2021

For Asthma, Maintenance "Worked great on my asthma but I have lost my vision in my left eye. They can't correct it and it is at 20/600. My vision changes started within 3-4 months of starting dupixent. and that is the only thing that has changed in my life : ( My eye doctor reports seeing this in 5 or 6 of her patients on dupixent, I just hope my vision comes back now I am stopping it Wonder if anyone else has had visions changes and if it got better coming off the med? And PS it does hurt to get it!!"

• Buddy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2021

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "At the start of the pandemic I got a sore throat, post nasal drip and cough. Naturally no one wanted to see me. Months go by and the symptoms persist and I finally get to see an ENT, allergist, gastro doc, everybody. Turns out I'm allergic to every tree known to man. Lol. Finally after steroids, antibiotics, nasal sprays I get to get a CT scan.. oh boy. My entire sinus cavity is littered with polyps. And after being told surgery is the only thing that'll work and that we're gonna have to do a full turbectomy I said let me get a second opinion. New ENT doc said, try dupixent. Started it in January it is now end of April and almost all of the polyps are gone. I did also have to go on emeprozole for Gerd but finally, 14 months later all my symptoms are gone. Dupixent is legit!"

• Candace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2021

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "Started Dupixent October 2021. 2013 I was diagnosed with chronic sinus polyps. I had some removed in 2014. I had a catscan in 2016 and the image was completely white!! I was full so full I had vertigo, could not sleep I was absolutely exhausted. Went for surgery November 2016. That was the best gift ever - in 2019 the polyps came back. I did a round of prednisone - and was on pulmicort applied by laying back as it was shot up my nasal cavity. Lots of steroids. I went to an allergist and found out I was allergic to pollen & grass. In 2020 the polyps got worse and I was booked for surgery. In August of 2021 my ENT told me about Dupixent- I applied for it and started in October- I had 2 shots so far. My sense of smell came back in one week. I can feel it working and my sinuses are opening up. However the side effects I am having include headaches, insomnia (very bad) dryness of my nasal passages, dry mouth. It’s only been 2 weeks so far. I’ll post an update in a month or so."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2021

For Eczema "I’m writing this for my son, who is 19 and has had eczema since he was about 13 months. We finally decided to try Dupixent, last month. Unfortunately the side effects for him after being given the (loading dose only,) has caused him to have a burning sensation, like an internal sunburn that still has not gone away. It’s been over three weeks . He like most people with eczema has a very high tolerance for skin pain. This has been really hard to watch him struggle with this side effect. PLEASE BE AWARE! I wished I would have found this site before the first dose, we would have reconsidered starting medication . We’re thankful at this point that’s all the effects he’s had from such a promising drug."

• Itsba...
• November 19, 2019

For Eczema "Have had eczema my whole life. Really got worse and could not get clear for about 3 years. Was prescribed Dupixent and got relief. After about 6 months, began having problems with my eyes. Was treated for conjunctivitis and dry eves. Had some relief but symptoms kept occurring over a 6 month period And my lips were also being affected so I discontinued Dupixent. My eyes and lips were red itching. Eye doctor diagnosed Floppy eye syndrome. Dermatologist diagnosed eye mites. Was treated for both with little relief. Told to use Vaseline on my lips. Haven’t worn my contacts for over 3 months. Finally went to a teaching hospital and and being treated for fungus on my eyes and lips. I am now getting better after 4 days. I think that I may finally have the correct diagnosis. I am able to keep my eczema under control with topical creams now. The Dupixent helped in the beginning but I feel that I was on it for way too long. I had also been getting small random rashes that have also gone away."

• Sarah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Asthma, Maintenance "I had multiple severe side effects from the first dose two weeks ago. I got flu-like symptoms for 48 hours: hot flashes/sweating, headache, felt feverish, and felt quite fatigued. My heart was racing for over two days after the shots. I already suffer from recurrent UTIs, and right after the Dupixant, I got a terrible increase in bladder pain that I’m still suffering with. I have been extremely depressed because of the bladder pain and having to pee every half hour I have a rash in the two spots where I was injected with dupixant. My eyes were red and extremely dry and irritated the first two days after the shots; now they are slightly red and very dry and gritty. My asthma and allergies seemed to clear up right away but have returned less than two weeks after the shot. No way I’m taking this again."

• Jimmy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 10, 2019

For Eczema "I have had eczema almost all my life and have tried every cream and light therapy and injections with nothing working , My asthma doctor told me about dupixent and I started to take the injections every 2 weeks , I saw some improvement early and after every injection it got better . It took longer then they said it would but after about 6 months I was totally clear. It has changed my life and anybody with eczema needs to take this drug because it works . I have been on dupixent now for almost 2 years and I am still eczema free ."

• Mickey
• January 22, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "Took the loading dose 600 mg and eyes got red, itchy and puffy. Advised my dermatologist and he gave me a Rx for and eyedrop called Bepahamide. This is a combination of steroid (prennisilone) and antibiotic in one eye drops. Both eyes twice a day for 10 days. Eyes got a little better. Took second dose (300 mg). Eyes got worse. Went back to dermatologist and he gave a second course of the same eye drop with no improvement. Went to My ophthalmologist. He did a complete eye exam. Ophthalmologist had to look up Dupixent when I told him it was one of the side effects of this medication. He suggested antihistamine otc eye drop called zantidor. Been using zantidor and still my eyes have not cleared. Saw noticeable improvement in my skin after first 2 doses but unfortunately stopped using dupixent due to severe eye irritation. Now what? My eyes aren't getting better and the dermatologist has gone back to topical corticosteroid can someone please tell me what to do about my eyes?"

• JF13
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2021

For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps "Started the Dupixent 300mg shots in Nov. 2020 when my I was referred to a Pulmonologist by my primary. Kept getting lung infections and a round of antibiotics and prednisone only to see it come back every 4-6 weeks. All precipitated by a sinus infection and more antibiotics. The past 18 months was brutal with asthma exacerbations and sinus infections. I have had two sinus surgeries since 2009. Also have been on allergy shots. My Pulmonologist finally diagnosed me with Eosinophilic Asthma. I’m at 10 weeks now and can say that my sinuses inflammation is almost non existent and my congestion is less and less every week. I did not expect my sinus symptoms to nearly be gone. Dupixent is a game changer!"

• Arthur
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 18, 2021

For Eczema "I took this for 8 months to try and help with the brutal symptoms of Topical steroid withdrawal. It gave me no relief whatsoever. It made my eyes so swollen and filled with discharge that I could barely see and it also made me very weak. I am pleased some people get relief with this drug however if you are suffering from TSW do not expect too much."

• Lizzy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Started Dupixent for severe asthma. Within 24 hours after first shot my breathing suddenly became much worse and I almost went to the hospital. I was reluctant to do the second but had to see if it was the medication or a fluke. Sure enough after the second shot I developed another severe attack and my breathing worsened significantly for almost another week until the med left my system. My doctor is pulling me off due to the reaction I’m having."

• Little...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2019

For Eczema "I am 65 and have had eczema and asthma all my life. I was such a regular at my local Dermatology clinic they gave me frequent flier miles and an invitation to their Christmas party each year. This year in August I got a bus pass and a new Dermatological Consultant. She is not only gorgeous but she put me on Dupixent straight away. My skin cleared, the appalling itching stopped, the asthma stopped, and I am weathering the winter as a normal human being and not shivering and hugging the fire. Vaseline for the skin and Hay fever remedy plus Optrex for the watery eyes do the trick. Yay! So far."

• Emmett
• January 29, 2020

For Asthma, Maintenance "Went on dupixent with worsening asthma and problems from prednisone. First dose of dupixent slightly helped my breathing and the second shot saw more improvement, was getting excited that I could stop my asthma drugs eventually. Been asthmatic since childhood along with my older brother and mother. Started getting herpes outbreaks after the third shot but prior to dupixent they were well controlled. I hardly ever had breakouts but now breakouts happening regularly. Also noticed racing heart and palpitations, last shot sent my blood pressure soaring right after the shot along with elevated heart rate. I hate asthma because it has made life harder for me and the steroids have come with many bad side effects but tonight with my heart racing again I have decided to stop dupixent."

• Socce...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2017

For Eczema "I did the study for this drug all 3 phases and have been on it since 2015 and never dreamed it would actually work. Works amazing I had to stop for the transition once the FDA approved this and omg I wake up all hours of the night itching I get hot and itch. I am finally taking it again I can't imagine my life without this stuff"