Taltz for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Eve...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2019

"30 years old with psoriasis since 12. I started Taltz about a month and a half ago. I haven't had much improvement with clearer skin. Also, I've been extremely sick for about a month now. Sore throat, thick phlegm and mucus, ear pain, eye pain, a lot of itching all over my body constantly. I have to take Benadryl to sleep. I've been to the doctor 3 times, and it's not a virus or cold, so I'm guessing it's because of the injection. It definitely weakens the immune system. I don't like how I've been feeling since the start, and I will not be continuing it. It's not worth all the side effects, also, my arthritis has gotten worse."

• ash...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 29, 2020

"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."

• Jam...
• February 6, 2019

"After 3 weeks, my skin and nails cleared. The autoinjector did not hurt at all. The medicine is a bit more painful than vitamin B shots. Well, Taltz did nothing for the inverse psoriasis under breasts, groin creases, and buttocks. Even that was sort of okay with the other results. Unfortunately, at once a month, EVERYTHING went sideways. Arthritis pain. Huge sores opened up overnight. The inverse psoriasis worsened. I got psoriasis on my scalp, on and in my ears, at my tear ducts, on eyelids. I did not have psoriasis in these areas before. These sores itch worse than the plaque. They are not dry. They are sticky and weepy. I am getting pustules on my hands, wrists, and palms. Everywhere. The itching is truly horrendous and the pain of all of this new psoriasis is excruciating. My bones and joints are moving, and they hurt. I was amazed with Taltz. I do believe it needs much more testing and work on dosages."

• Jar...
• December 30, 2016

"After the first shot, started to clear. In 3 days, waiting for the second shot. I have had psoriasis for 23 years, nothing worked. Then, 3 days after the shot, clear. Weird, but great feeling, and I hate medicines, but can't deny this works."

• Gra...
• July 10, 2018

"I have had psoriasis for over 12 years. Over the last 6-7 years, it has become progressively worse and affects 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 third 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 three 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!"

• Woo...
• April 4, 2017

"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 lasts for about 5 seconds. Within a day or two, I started to see improvement in my skin. Within a week or two, I had no flaky patches or shedding. It took about 2 months before the deep red/purple scarring went away. The only side effect I experienced is the upper respiratory infection. I cannot stress this enough. Do not take this 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."

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2019

"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."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

"Taltz works really well. But, oh my God, 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

"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. The 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."

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

"I was using it by a trial for a year, and I'm in love. My skin was clear like in the first 2 weeks of my first dose. I have 3 types of psoriasis, and it works great. I got my first prescription for it and am still waiting for the pharmacy to know how much my copay is. Never felt so great in my life, and I was diagnosed with psoriasis for more than 20 years. Lo usé mediante prueba del medicamento por un año y quedé 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 increíble. Ya obtuve mi primera receta y sigo esperando por la farmacia para saber cuánto es mi deducible. Nunca había tenido la piel tan limpia en mis 20 años de diagnosticada."

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

"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 psoriasis 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."

• mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2017

"I have had psoriasis for about 10 years, am in my late 20s. Trialed 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 of 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 to start biologics, I can tell you the fear of side effects does not outweigh my long-time fear of having any area of my skin exposed."

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

"Week 0, two injections, sting like a bee, but I started to see results the next day. I had been diagnosed with several conditions, from head to toe. Before week 2 and the 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 spots, but they are clearing so fast, no red skin anywhere. I have used so many drugs: Enbrel, Otezla, Humira, so many different creams, nothing works as good and as fast as Taltz. I have been with this condition for over 30 years. No side effects until today. My nephew introduced me to this drug, he has great results also."

• Far...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2018

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

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2019

"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!"

• Luc...
• August 16, 2019

"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 through. Again, a new doctor who insisted on Taltz. I am on week 12 and am about 98 percent clear. I have noticed differences and side effects on Taltz 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 Taltz. I'm worried about infections."

• Don...
• January 26, 2017

"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."

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

"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 doctor 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 doctor said Taltz. I said okay. Taltz is the best. I didn't have any side effects outside of the welt at the injection site, which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days to 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."

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

"I'm over the moon with joy about the results of Taltz! So thankful every day for having this in 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 every day, and it's only week three!"

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

"Taltz has my plaque psoriasis almost cleared up, I had 80% psoriasis all over my body. Been using Otezla with minimal results. It's 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."

• Bou...
• September 13, 2019

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

"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 in January 2017, within a month, I had completely clear skin and had less pain and stiffness with the rheumatoid. In July 2017, I had a flare with the rheumatoid. The doctor took me off Taltz and 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! I saw my doctor last week and literally begged to go back on Taltz. The doctor agreed, I'm counting the days until I start Taltz again. I'll NEVER go off it again. I cannot wait to have clear skin again. Taltz is AWESOME!"

• Tal...
• August 12, 2017

"Ok, so I have had plaque psoriasis since I was 14 years old, and I have tried every cream, every lotion, even certain foams, and I have even been prescribed Humira, and none of it has worked the way Taltz had. I took my first two shots Wednesday, and it is now Saturday, and I have noticed a big difference in just a few days... no more itching... The inflammation has gone down immensely. And I can finally be comfortable putting my jeans on now... I know that everyone is different when it comes to treatment... I'm just glad I have found one that finally works for me :)"

• tal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2017

"I started taking Taltz a month and a half ago. Within 3 days, I see immediate clearing of skin. Within two weeks, I was 100% clear. This drug has been a miracle and is the first that was so efficacious (I took Enbrel for a decade and Stelara most recently for a year). It feels too good to be true, so the true test is how long this will last. So far, so good!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2019

"I have started my 160 mg loading dose yesterday, it is a painful shot. I have tried Humira, which was 70% good. Then Cosentyx, 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 Taltz 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 Taltz side effect or the flare of my P. I really hope Taltz will kick in quickly, I hate the look and the itch."