Brodalumab for Psoriasis User Reviews

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2019

Brodalumab "I want to love this drug. It cleared me 100% when no other biological would come close. After about 5 months of taking it, I started to experience the severe depression/anxiety that can be an uncommon side effect. I became manic and felt out of control with unwanted thoughts. Once I stopped, the anxiety and impulsive feelings subsided. The doctors think that it was from Siliq. Even at my worst, the psoriasis was not as bad as the mental anguish I experienced."

• JDa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2021

Brodalumab "Absolutely phenomenal drug for my plaque psoriasis. After I switched, it got my skin clearer than any other biologic I had been on previously besides my scalp. The downside is that it seems that my prior biologics were also helping with psoriatic arthritis under the surface, which Siliq didn't help as much with. I had lapsed on this medication during a move and had extremely painful joint swelling, and after I got back on it, the joint pain never fully went away (though my skin is still super clear). Discussing options to try a different biologic that helps with PSA more. I may miss the skin clearance, but that pales in comparison to joint mobility. Extremely helpful patient assistance program too."

• CA ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2020

Brodalumab "My doctor and his staff had to go through a lot of red tape with my insurance to get this approved for me. Meanwhile, I searched and finally found a copay assistance plan because even with insurance, the copay would have been too much for me. I went with the Siliq copay assistance plan offered by the manufacturer, $5 copay per monthly refill - can’t beat that! After all that, it took about 3 weeks before I saw results. The best results are in the first 6 months... after that, the results are so-so. Just found out that the copay assistance plan has now changed. I was not informed until I went to fill my RX today. Has now increased to $25. I guess it could be worse - but percentage-wise it is a big jump. Supposed to inject every other week. Not sure I can afford to take it as often as I’m supposed to now."

• Trt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 30, 2022

"Hands down, the best medication I have taken over 28 years to treat psoriasis. I actually took this for about 2 years between 2012-2014 during a clinical trial. I was told it'd be 2-4 weeks before I saw improvement if I didn't receive the placebo. I took pictures of my skin, legs, arms, hands, face, and scalp were completely covered on the day of my first injection. Under 48 hours later, I only saw very faint, unraised, white spots where all plaques had been and full clearance in under 72 hours. I had zero side effects. I was 100% happy for the first time in nearly 20 years. The only reason I stopped was due to the trial being canceled. I'll forever advocate for this medication now that I know it was approved. I don't like that they have to put the suicidal thoughts warning for legal reasons, though, simply because people are easily swayed. Psoriasis itself is depressing to live with every day, and I truly don't believe it's this drug that's contributing to that fact. Give it a go."

• zip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

Brodalumab "I see all the positive results and comments on Siliq. And that makes me hopeful. However, I am 2 months in and keep getting worse. Red and blotchy, worse than ever. Should I hang in there and keep going?"

• E D...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 10, 2023

"I have been on this drug since it was introduced in clinical studies. I was 90% covered in psoriasis and after taking the first shot, within a day, I saw an improvement in my skin complexion. In a very short time, I was 99% clear. It truly is a miracle drug. However, be aware that there are crippling effects if you have to come off the drug. I am exceedingly happy with the improvement in my skin, but I would throw caution to the wind if you must come off the drug."