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Dupixent - Side Effects hurting your quality of life?
I am 54 and managed my eczema all my life. I have been on Dupixent for 4 months now. Reading reviews regarding blindness and other side effects really concerned me. Since I started, my joints and muscles always ache and I am always tired. I went from being very athletic and in the gym 6 days a week... read more
How long does it really take Dupixent to work?
I am a 54 yr old African-American female who has severe hand & foot eczema for the past 10 years , I also breakout if i am in the sun (was not born with it ... did not have it as a child). Over the years i have tried everything creams, steroids , phototherapy etc etc..nothing worked. My first dose... read more
How long is the treatment with Dupixent?
It likely depends on the person, but I'm wondering, have any of your doctors indicated the anticipated length of treatment with Dupixent? Is it every 2 weeks for the rest of your life, or will you possibly be able to come off of it at some point? And do the side effect subside with longer use?
My physician doesn't want to prescribe Dupixent?
He stated , and I quote , "that sounds like a pretty aggressive treatment ! " Well it's a pretty aggressive ailment ,as well... All these drugs that I take for the eczema, all they do is really bat it down for at most 3-4 days ... a week ... before it reappears ... I've had the dishydrosis for... read more
Can I take a 2nd shot before the two weeks are up if it didn’t seem to work?
If my Dupixent was left at room temperature for longer than 2 weeks , would the medication be less effective? If so, can I take another dose before I am due ?
Prurigo Nodularis - Is it safe to use Dupixent that expired 6 months ago if it has been...
... refrigerated? 8 months ago? My daughter is having a flare up of PN and is trying to get in to see a new dermatologist for a new Rx. She stopped taking Dupixent because she couldn't give herself shots, but now has someone else who will give it to her. Perhaps the expired dosages are just weaker,... read more
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