Ixekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Twizt...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I actually have Guttate Psoriasis. I tried light therapy, creams, and Otezla. Taltz is amazing! I have cleared up pretty much 95%! Using this drug there is a good 5/10 second pinching feeling when using the auto injector. I found I'd really swell up around the injection site for a few days. But I started taking allergy pills/antihistamine a day before my shot and a day after and it really helped the swelling. Being on any drugs sucks, but this really did a miracle on my psoriasis."

• ashanks
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 29, 2020

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I've had plaque Psoriasis since I was around 8 which is uncommon, for a kid that is. I've tried so many creams, powders and oils, but nothing seems to make it go away. Around 16 my plaques probably covered more area than my actual skin. Anyways all through this time I tried everything to try and make it stop and nothing. First month of taking taltz my plaques had shrunk by 50% and by the next it was completely gone. If you struggle with psoriasis I suggest you at least try it if nothing else is working because it worked great for me with minimal to no side effects."

• ATLPa...
• July 11, 2016

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Taltz caused severe swelling the size of hockey pucks that lasted an entire week at injection sites for the initial two injections (mid thigh). Thought is was just my body adjusting to the new medication but upon week #2 injection, an even worse reaction! Same "hockey puck" under my skin as week #1 & spread to 8" hardened "pancake" under the skin with redness, severe swelling, itching (for a week and counting). It is painful and radiating heat, an under the skin "hive". My doctor believes I may be reacting to a certain protein often used in injections. I was on Stelara=no improvement, tried Humira and had some improvement but problems getting product shipped at proper refrigerated temps and flimsy injections needing to be replaced."

• Grafx...
• July 10, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I have had psoriasis for over 12 years. Over the last 6-7 years, it has become progressively worse and effects more areas of my body. At the end of 2017, I had become over 90% covered, from head to toe, literally. I had tried Humira previously, as I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis, but that only caused me to have a flare of my RA, and did nothing for my psoriasis AT ALL. I was finally approved for Taltz, and I was skeptical. After my first double dose, within 3-4 days, I saw significant clearing on my face, arms, hands and torso. I took my 3rd dose a week ago, and I am about 50-60% clearer. It makes a world of difference to one's self esteem to get back to a more normal existence. I am quite the social butterfly, but the psoriasis has really wreaked havoc on my life. I am grateful to God and the makers of Taltz. I have 3 more doses before I go to the once a month maintenance dose. I hope that there will be no flare ups when that happens. My joints are doing great as well!"

• Jar
• December 30, 2016

Taltz (ixekizumab) "After first shot started to clear In 3 days waiting for second shot I have had psoriasis for 23 years nothing worked then 3 days after shot clear weird but great feeling and I hate medicines but can't deny this works"

• Wooster
• April 4, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Took forever to get approved for this medication. I basically had to fail every other treatment first which I did. Insurance kicked in about 9K and Taltz covered the rest for a $5 co-pay. The injections feel like a bee sting but it only last for about 5 seconds. Within a day or two I started to see improvement on my skin. Within a week or two I had no flakey patches or shedding. It took about 2 months before the deep red/purple scaring went away. The only side effect I experienced is the upper respiratory infection. I cannot stress this enough. Do not take this is if you are sick. If you smoke or get frequent bronchitis you will get an upper respiratory infection shortly after taking this. Other than that it works great."

• mikeoos
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I have had psoriasis for approx. 10years, am in my late 20's. Trialled creams, phototherapy, soriatane, methotrexate with little success, had spots absolutely everywhere. I got approved for taltz (in Ontario); my shots are 100% covered. I am a RN and have lots of experience giving injections, how to make it hurt as little as possible etc. now the shots did hurt quite a bit but the pain was only a couple minutes. It's now almost 2 weeks since my first shots and my skin is a million times better- skin discoloration remains but the dryness/plaque has all gone, 0 itching. I can't wait. for anyone who has hesitated starting biologics I can tell you the fear of side effects does not outweigh my longtime fear of having any area of my skin exposed."

• Nana
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Taltz works really well. But omg the pain during the injections is almost unbearable. I have to have someone give me my injection because I'm crying the whole time. I wish they could make it like it was with the humira injection that didn't hurt at all."

• Woo
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Been on Taltz for about 13 months. This product changed my life. After the first month I started to notice an improvement. After 3-4 months I was totally clear. I take one shot a month now to maintain. Hardest part was the 1 year process of going through all the garbage medication that doesn’t work first just so my insurance can approve this one. Insurance will make it as hard as possible to get on this, but keep pushing them. This stuff works and I’ve had zero side effects."

• Just...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 3, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I was on Taltz for 8 months for P and PA. At first it cleared my skin fairly quickly but when I hit the once a month dose my Psoraisis came roaring back. My plaques are much larger now than they've ever been and in places I never had P before. I am not a big fan of biologics anyway, too expensive and dangerous, and have read some patients have benefited more from probiotic therapy and a better diet. Overall I am very disappointed in Taltz and would not recommend it."

• Emily
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Overall, I'm very pleased with how clear my skin is after taking only 4 injections. I had been taking Stelara, but it seemed to stop working after about a year. I found the auto injector very painful, but I was able to switch to the preloaded syringe, and it's a lot more comfortable."

• Farooq
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) " I’m 47 years old, I have a psoriasis since I was 26 years old. I been tried different medicines including pills and injections but always my psoriasis is on and off. I’ve been on Taltz more than one and half years. I’m more than 100% clear. Due to some insurance issues thanks for their support program, that’s help me to continue treatment. I’m so thankful to God and taltz to make my life so easy and enjoyable. Thanks Taltz"

• skina...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2018

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Taltz has my plague psoriasis almost cleared up, I had 80% psoriasis all over my body. Been using Otezla with minimal results. Its great feeling skin on my elbows and knees instead of armored skin cells. Only one complaint the injections are too painful. I am seriously thinking of quitting Taltz I hate that pain. I hate needles anyway but these injectors are horrible."

• Lucy
• August 16, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Was on Stelara for 4 years and had 100 percent clear skin. New doctor dropped the ball on my injection for 2 cycles and I started to break thru. Again a new doctor who insisted on Talz. I am on week 12 and am about 98 percent clear. I have noticed differences and side effects on Talz that I didn't on Stelara. I never scaled while on Stelara. On Taltz I have scaling and intense itching. Didn't have it on Stelara. I also get a bad stomach ache, headache and diarrhea for the first 24 hours after injecting Talz. I'm worried about infections."

• Compl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 26, 2016

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I was using it by a trial, for a year and Im in love. My skin was clear like in the first 2 weeks of my first dose. I have 3 types of Psoriasis and works great. I get my first prescription for it and still waiting for de Pharmacy to know how much is my copay. Never felt so great in my life and I was diagnosticated with Psoriasis for more than 20 years. Lo usé mediante prueba del medicamento por un año y quede completamente enamorada. Mi piel quedó limpia en las primeras 2 semanas luego de mi primera dosis. Tengo 3 tipos de Psoriasis y el medicamento trabaja increible. Ya obtuve mi primera receta y sigo esperando por la farmacia para saber cuanto es mi deducible. Nunca habia tenido la piel tan limpia en mis 20 años de diagnosticada."

• Marga...
• October 24, 2016

Taltz (ixekizumab) "My experience with taltz has been wonderful as far as the improvement but the cost of $12,500 is really outrageous. I was started by my dermatologist on samples and then hit with the price. I feel that this is discrimination and price gouging. If I was in a lower income bracket I would only have to pay $25.00 so apparently the cost to me and others is supplementing other people. I get regular phone calls from a nice little girl from Lilly Cares and I told her it's more like Lilly doesn't give a damn. I am now consulting an attorney and looking for other medications"

• DonnaLM
• January 26, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "No improvement at all, I have been using this drug for 10 weeks and my condition is only getting worse. I did develop inflammatory bowel syndrome while taking Taltz. I thought I should stay on this drug for the initial 12 week therapy, but with no improvement, I will discontinue use."

• Clear...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Week 0 two injections, sting like bee but I started to see result next day, I had been diagnosed with several condition, from head to toe. Before week 2 and 3rd injection no more flakes and some of the areas were clear already, my 4th injection will be next Wednesday, but last weekend it was the first time in several years that I went to a swimming pool. I'm wearing shorts again, short sleeves. I still have dark spot but they are clearing so fast, no red skin anywhere. I have use so many drugs Enbrel, otezla, humira so many different creams, nothing work as good and as fast like TALZ I have been with this condition for over 30 yrs. No side effects until today My nephew introduce me with this drug, he has great results also."

• Boudr...
• September 13, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I have been taking taltz for 18 months. Saw immediate results with joint pain and the psoriasis. But after a year having some side effects. Swollen eye lids and itchy feet. Severe abdominal pain. Mentioned these issues to my dermatologist and he's not seeing a connection. Not sure what to do."

• I Tor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I have been dealing with Psoriasis since I was 17. I have tried everything under the sun (Including the Sun lol) Nothing seemed to work. The creams and ointments eased the intense itchiness but never cleared my skin. Finally my DR gave me injections. I have tried two other types before Taltz. One seemed to work but my liver enzymes went through the roof. Another cleared all the scales and flakes but my skin was always red. Then my DR said Taltz. I said ok. Taltz is the BEST. I didn't have any side affects outside of the welt at the injection site which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days - weeks. I loved my skin again. It had been so long since I could say that. With the discount card my co-pay was $5.00."

• Nikki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I had a severe guttate psoriasis outbreak from strep throat 2 months ago. I already had a few plaques prior, but the outbreak was unreal. I was literally covered from head to toe everywhere was covered in these red spots and the itching was the worst. For weeks they just kept coming, my feet , hands , in my palms scalp. Everywhere! I have just taken my fourth injection and have already seen a drastic change my face, neck and chest are mostly clear and the rest of me has improved greatly with each shot. I've had psoriasis for 20 plus years and this is the only thing that has really worked . I'm hoping with a few more injections they will clear up too. The shots hurt when the meds go in and I've had a few headaches but nothing a goody powder didn't help with. I'm excited to see what clear skin looks like . Thanks Taltz!"

• Sherry
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2019

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I have started my 160mg loading dose yesterday, it is a painful shot. I have tried Humira which was 70% good. Then Cosentynx which gave me 100% clearance for a year which was my happiest since I was 20 now I am 43, then it started to relapse. I am on Talz now hoping it will work. I have such a severe itch all over that my skin is bleeding. Do not know if it is a Talz side effect or the flare of my P. I really hope Talz will kick in quickly I hate the look and the itch."

• I...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I've had severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis for over 35 years. I have been on everything to treat psoriasis and or the rheumatoid NOTHING really helped. Nothing ever cleared my skin. Started Taltz January 2017 within a month I had completely clear skin and had less pain and stiffness with the rheumatoid. July 2017 I had a flare with the rheumatoid Dr. took me off Taltz, put me on actemra. It's been a disaster! Psoriasis is back! It's so bad that it's unbearable and there's no improvement with the rheumatoid, it's getting worse! Saw my Dr. last week literally begged to go back on Taltz, Dr agreed I'm counting the days until I start Taltz again, I'll NEVER go off it again. I can not wait to have clear skin again. Taltz is AWESOME!"

• Rudimae
• September 2, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "Started Taltz on 4/29/17 and took my final does a few weeks ago. I had such high hopes but it did not work for me. I'd taken Humira for years with amazing results until it stopped working last October. Then I tried Stelara. Skin got worse, much worse. Taltz seemed to help a little at first. Thinned out some of the plaques. Then it stopped doing even that and my skin has gotten progressively worse. Another note on Taltz...the injections HURT. I found them by far more painful than any others. And it didn't stop hurting after the injection. Also, I had huge injection site reactions from it, 6 inch welts. It would have been worth the pain if it had worked. It didn't."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2017

Taltz (ixekizumab) "I'm over the moon with joy about the results of Taltz!!! So thankful everyday for having this into my life!!! For the first time in years I'm not having to wipe my shoulders off from flakes every two minutes... I'm not leaving a trail of skin everywhere I go!!! I've got my self confidence back again! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! And my patches are becoming less noticeable everyday and it's only week three!"