Taltz for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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."

• Aur...
• October 23, 2019

"Psoriasis for 5 years. All of my father's side of the family has it as well. First, okay with topical treatments, but it got worse all the time. Tried UVB, methotrexate, cyclosporine (which gave me UTI-like symptoms but no actual infections), Otezla (which I was on for 6 months and constantly nauseous), and Humira. None of these gave me virtually any results. Probably slowed down the outbreak of new patches, but did nothing to the old ones. I have now taken the starting dose of 2 injections about 2 weeks ago. My back, which was one of my biggest problem areas, has almost cleared up. Arms (also problem area) are looking a little better. Had some small spots on my stomach, and most of them are gone. What I am really pleased about is that I haven’t noticed any new spots, which was almost daily earlier. It’s an expensive drug, and I was happy to be approved for it by the government (not living in the US). Looking forward to seeing if it still keeps improving and hoping I can someday be 100% clear!"

• Sle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

"Clear after 2 months. Feel fatigued most of the time. Hope it passes with time. Have been on many biologics. Noticed my teeth hurt and several seem loose or have mobility issues. Same thing happened when I was on Humira. Neither the doctor nor dentist have answers, but the mobility is a concern. Any others have this issue?"

• Sei...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2017

"I have had plaque psoriasis for 25 years and have started Taltz 1 year ago. It completely cleared my skin. I used Stelara for 5 years prior to Taltz, but still had some psoriasis left on my elbows and some spots on my lower body. I am able to wear the clothes I want at work in summer and wear swimsuits in the summer! My life is changed. I wear dresses with short sleeves with no tights! I don't have to wear cardigans/long pants in the summer! I thank Lilly company for producing the drug and thank the co-payment assisting program! Thank you so much!!"

• Rud...
• September 2, 2017

"Started Taltz on 4/29/17 and took my final dose 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."

• Mor...
• September 18, 2018

"Have lived with severe plaque psoriasis for about 23 years. Never took any biologics to treat it. Within 3 days, I developed hives and severely itchy eyes, but that was controlled quickly and easily with antihistamine. Within a week, 90% of plaques were GONE. By Day 10, only the thickest plaques left any buildup, although those areas did appear to start to get rougher. Week 2 injection seems to maintain it, though midway through Week 3 some itching has redeveloped, though it may only be a very mild reaction. Insurance won't cover since I didn't try Humira, but Taltz has been probably 90% effective so far and I doubt that Humira or Enbrel would have come even close to alleviating any symptoms given my experience so far. Injection site pain is moderate, but I could see how it might be difficult for less hardened people. So far, no major illness, but I rarely get sick and it has only been a month. Time will tell."

• Hne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2017

"This is the only drug that has completely cured my psoriasis. I have taken Sterla, Humira, and Embrel, pretty much all injections. Sterla kept it under control, and Taltz cured it. I have found confidence, I can wear a short bathing suit, anything I want now, and not have people look at me like I'm contagious."

• Mar...
• October 24, 2016

"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 were 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."

• Pso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2017

"Another review after 12 weeks, no change in my condition. Taltz is not helping and having the same symptoms as described by another reviewer. Fine rash on chest, face, and genital itching. My psoriasis lesions are starting to get worse on my hands, elbows, and ankles. I had been on Otezla, which worked for about 18 months, then I developed severe psoriasis on my hands that I cannot get rid of. Humira made everything worse, and I developed thick plaques on my hands and feet. Taltz helped the plaques on the palms of my hands and the bottoms of my feet, but cannot clear the top of my hands, which are my most visible areas and very embarrassing. I take Estilar, clobetasol, and triamcinolone topically. Nothing is working. Biologics have made my psoriasis worse than ever."

• tal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2018

"Update on my Taltz. Been on it for almost 6 months now and am 100% clear. I saw clearing 3 weeks into taking the prescription and at 6 weeks, 100% clear, which has been sustained through this time. Amazing experience for me and no side effects thus far. Thank you, Taltz, for making a difference in my life!"

• Dis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 16, 2018

"Worse decision of my life to start biologics. I had a mild to moderate case treated with topicals. Decided to pursue a biologic in search of a drug to finally give me clear skin. On the contrary, this has worsened my psoriasis, I now have the worst case in 25 years. Biologics have actually triggered psoriasis in areas I never had before. It is resistant to biologics and now even resistant to topicals. I have tried Otezla, Humira, Taltz, going to try Tremfya next. No help in sight. Not sure what to do next."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2020

"I've been on a few psoriasis medications and happy to say Taltz has worked the best for me. The injection does sting more than another, I haven't found my 'sweet spot' yet. I don't mind, the results are terrific."

• CAS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2018

"I was 90% covered. I took my first double dose, and 5 days later, I was 60% clearer. I put on shorts today for the first time in a long time. All I can say is that at this rate, I will soon be 100% clear. I hope it keeps working."

• Pso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2017

"4 months on Taltz, now on maintenance dosage, and psoriasis plaques getting worse. I am disappointed with results, this is 3rd drug failure. Failed Otezla, Humira, now Taltz. Systematic drugs have worsened my psoriasis. I should have stuck to topicals. I feel there is no going back now, they have caused worsening of my symptoms. I had previously controlled my symptoms with topicals, and now they don't work either."

• Ter...
• June 30, 2017

"Took for 3 months just before the first monthly injection, got itchy in the genital area. Thought it was a yeast infection. Then eyelids swelled, and I broke out in different rashes all over the body. My chest broke out in what looked like a heat rash that went up my neck and half my face. My stomach has red dots all over, and the folds in my skin are raised and itchy. This has been since before Memorial. Been on prednisone now for the second time. Any idea when these reactions will go away? Stopped taking before the first monthly injection."

• Jes...
• August 31, 2017

"I have been on Taltz for about 4 months. I saw results right away. It has even helped my rheumatoid arthritis some. The only side effect I have is mild cold symptoms, which go away pretty fast. The biggest drawback of this medicine is it lowers my immune system, which sucks because I get sick a lot more now than without it. I got the flu recently, it lasted 7 days, and it was pretty severe. I have tried lots of other biologics, you name it, I have tried it. Before Taltz, I was on Cosentyx, it was great except it gave me very bad mouth sores. With Taltz, I only had to pay a $5.00 co-pay, my insurance and Lilly took care of the rest. I am pretty much 99.9% clear taking this medication."

• Wif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2018

"My husband had severe plaque psoriasis for over 20 years. Nothing has come close to clearing it until Taltz. One week after the initial dose, we could see a significant difference. He is plaque-free now! Looking forward to our first vacation that he will wear shorts and swim trunks in a few weeks!! He has had a very intense sinus infection, but cleared with antibiotics, but still had some recurring drainage. But...a few weeks ago, he injected it in his thigh instead of the stomach. Shortly after, he began having knee pain in that leg. It has increased to the point that it is difficult to walk. Has anyone else experienced this?"

• Cle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2017

"I tried this drug but had terrible injection site reactions to it. My doctor switched me to Cosentyx, and I could not be happier. They have a plan that brings my copay down to $0, and it's not based on income. My skin is basically clear just in time for swimsuit season!!"

• Lon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2017

"I have battled psoriasis for 15 years, trying nearly every topical and biologic treatment available. The only drug that ever provided me with 100% clear skin was Stelara, but unfortunately, it stopped working after 3 years. I have been on Taltz for about 5 months. After my first two injections, I experienced a reduction in plaques and itching, and that progress remained while I was on the bi-weekly injections, although I never cleared up by more than about 40%. As soon as I finished the bi-weekly loading period and had to wait a month in between injections, my skin immediately reverted to the level of severity experienced prior to beginning Taltz. No negative side effects, but this injection hurts more than Stelara, Humira, Cosyntex, and Enbrel."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2017

"I suffer from inverse psoriasis, which is often misdiagnosed as intertrigo. The pain of this type of psoriasis is unbearable. I couldn’t move without severe pain that felt like a rubber band popping me from under my skin. It burned and itched as well. My husband works for Eli Lilly and started doing research on what I was experiencing. He was able to help me in talking to my doctor about Taltz, and my doctor decided to go ahead and let me try it out. The insurance process did take about a month, which stunk, but was worth it in the end. I have been on Taltz since January 2017, and I started seeing serious results within my first six injections. It’s been a year now, and I’m 100% clear. I’m able to live my life normally again. Thank you, Eli Lilly!!!"

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2020

"I feel so disappointed about the outcome of TALTZ. The first few days were fine, I didn’t have joint pain. Then things changed, I had side effects of headache, feeling as if I was getting sick, hot, sweating. The next wave of side effects was dizziness and weakness all over. It was hard to stay out of bed, and I slept for three days! I had burning eyes, too. I feel defeated, as I have been on three meds with no success."

• E36...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2021

"I have to say that it's been good for me. I have been self-injecting since my first dose. I am now on my fifth dose. For me, it was more of a mental barrier to self-inject. Obviously, no one likes poking themselves with needles. But once I got past it, it was easy. I mainly do it on my stomach because it is less painful than the leg or the arm, trust me. I have not experienced side effects, and I am a smoker and I drink occasionally. I would say my plaque psoriasis is about 80% gone, and my sores were bad and thick with scales."

• Doo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2018

"I've just started on Taltz after being on Cosentyx for the past 18 months. I took my first 2 injections of Taltz last Tuesday, and I haven't seen any improvement. Should I be worried that Taltz isn't working, or does it need more time?"

• DJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

"I have had scalp psoriasis for 25 years. I have tried all the topicals, shampoos, and two biologics with no success. I tried Taltz, and it worked! Unfortunately, I started getting side effects of sneezing and nasal congestion at 6 months. Recently, I had swollen and burning lips. I will have to stop using."

• cat...
• March 31, 2017

"Just started on Taltz, only one dose. Was up to third month on Cosentyx, which was doing a great job when insurance changed, and I was unable to continue therapy unless I switched to Taltz, so I did. I was two months without biologics, and my hands never did get as bad as I expected. My doctor ordered the Taltz without specifying autoinjector, and I got the injections (which I wouldn't do again!), so I will see how it works. No big changes yet, but I haven't taken my second dose! Fingers crossed it works as well as Cosentyx seemed to."