Cosentyx for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2020

"Truly a miracle drug for me. 50 years old. Had some plaques but not many. One large one on my right ankle. Got strep throat, and it literally took over 90% of my body. Developed left-hand joint pain and swelling. Got put straight onto Cosentyx (300 mg/2 pens). Been on it for 9 months now, and I am entirely clear with zero side effects. It took a solid 3 months before it was entirely gone. But honestly, this particular biologic has been nothing short of a miracle for me."

• Cin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2019

"I found Cosentyx to be very effective. Stubborn lesions on my shins cleared up after a few months, which included a weekly loading dose that tapered off to once a month. However, I am very discouraged as I can no longer afford this med, as my out-of-pocket maximum has almost tripled since last year. So, I had to go off of it. Much to my chagrin, Medicare patients are not eligible for financial assistance! So my psoriasis is back with a vengeance!"

• Bat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2019

"I've had psoriasis since I was 5 years old, the moderate to severe form of it. I developed psoriatic arthritis on top of my already moderate to severe psoriasis after being abruptly removed from Stelara in 2016 when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After I had the thyroidectomy, I developed a psoriatic arthritis flare, it's believed to have been brought on by the endocrinologist abruptly stopping my Stelara injections (most doctors don't understand biologic medication). I started Cosentyx in September 2018, and I have been 100% clear ever since. Self-injecting is easy, peasy: 30 minutes on the countertop and a couple of minutes under my armpit (yup), no pain, only mild bruising. I have to say, for me, Cosentyx has not been a miracle for my psoriatic arthritis flare that has been ongoing now for 2.5 years, attacking my tendons and now knees. This disease stinks and has left me housebound a lot... awful. Remember, all magic comes with a price!"

• Jpe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2016

"Been living with psoriasis for over 20 years. Tried everything from pills to ointments, it helped a little, but nothing like Cosentyx. I am still in the early stages, just finished my weekly shots, and I already see a huge improvement. The itch is completely gone, and I can see the redness is clearing on a daily basis. Even my arm hair over the plaque has started growing again. I am thankful that I have insurance, as I hear it is quite expensive...10k per dose...I strongly recommend this treatment, it might change your life, it did for me."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2019

"After my second loading dose, I had an allergic reaction. My face became swollen, and I had to go to the ER. My lungs felt heavy, and I was given an EpiPen. I also became nauseous and vomited. While I hope this drug works for others, it did not for me!"

• Bea...
• November 11, 2019

"I started Cosentyx after my dermatologist did a biopsy on 2 spots, and it came back psoriasis. She also suspected psoriatic arthritis due to my complaints of joint pain. After expensive lab work to check for TB/hepatitis, I was started on the 5-week starting dose of Cosentyx at 300 mg/week. After week 3-4, I noticed more sinus trouble than normal, developed an acne-like rash on both sides of my chest, psoriasis developed in my ears/lobes, and my scalp worsened. It did not do a thing for me, and I do regret taking it. I found a new dermatologist who told me to discontinue Cosentyx, gave me topicals, and wants me to start Humira to treat PA and psoriasis. I’m nervous due to the reaction and lower immunity but was told I need to treat PA or my joints will worsen. For years of not knowing I had psoriasis, then getting the diagnosis and treatment has been life-altering. I feel that Cosentyx made things worse and was not for me."

• ATL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2019

"I used Enbrel for several years before switching to Humira. Like Enbrel, Humira worked great for a number of years until its effect started to fade a little. My dermatologist suggested that I give Cimzia a try. After about a month, I started to scab up in both ears and both eyes near the tear ducts. I've never had psoriasis in these locations and hoped that it would be temporary and go away. I was prescribed two other medications to go with the Cosentyx, one for my ears and another for my eyes. Unfortunately, after 4 months, the ears and eyes have only gotten worse. I've realized that Cosentyx is not for me. I start Cimzia next week. Really looking forward to looking and feeling normal again."

• edw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2018

"I tried all sorts of medications and treatment for a couple of years, such as UV light, steroid cream, HUMIRA, but when my new dermatologist prescribed me COSENTYX, after a couple of weeks of injections, I could see some improvements and continued taking it. Now I'm all healed up."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

"I am at week 17 and am 100% clear. I had a throat infection with a high fever for 3 days at week 12, other than that, no side effects. My joints feel tender, but it may be from the reduced swelling making them ‘looser.’ The only other drawback is the $$ for the med. I am still working to get coverage."

• Lee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 9, 2021

"I have been on Cosentyx for 6 years, and it has been a life changer. Before starting Cosentyx, I tried everything for my psoriasis and joint pain, nothing worked until my doctor told me about Cosentyx. I was one of her first patients to be put on Cosentyx and have been using it ever since-awesome medication."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2019

"I have been on Cosentyx for 16 months, and it has cleared about 80% of my plaque psoriasis, but for the last 3 months, I have had sinus issues that will not go away. It feels like I have a constant cold, and I'm thinking of asking to switch to something else. It doesn't seem to clear the psoriasis on my feet either, like Otezla did."

• OCa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 26, 2019

"I started having plaque psoriasis since I was 15 years old. Now I am 40 and taking Cosentyx since 5/19. The medication is helping a lot. I have two spots on my scalp and temple. The temple area is about 95% clear, but my scalp is about 70% clear now."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 21, 2017

"I have been on Cosentyx for 1 year. I view it as a miracle drug. Best yet. Most everything cleared up. I now have some coming back on my lower legs, which is depressing because I would like to be in shorts all the time. I recently just had an infection in my leg that may have been related. I met with my doctor, and I have decided to try Taltz for total clearance. Taltz reviews are an 8, while reviews here are a 9.2. I hope I made the right choice."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2017

"7-year sufferer, 2 1/2 years on UVB and laser therapy. I've only taken 2 shots and I'm noticing a huge difference already. My hands no longer look like I was in a fire, and one leg is almost totally clear. So far, no side effects. I had instant side effects with Otezla- from the first dose. I'm giving this a 9 only because of the insurance issue. Even though they approved Otezla, I'm having a hard time getting Cosentyx approved. Hoping this is my miracle cure."

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2017

"I have psoriasis, and I did not have PSA, but my doctor said it was time to start something else because creams and ointments were no longer working. I have good insurance, and my doctor started me on Cosentyx samples to start. Novartis was sending me samples at no charge, said they would work with my insurance to get it approved. No problem, they said if your insurance doesn't cover it, you will be covered through us for 2 years. Go ahead and start, they said. Now that my insurance has declined it twice, they want me to sign away all of my federal privacy laws pertaining to my private health information, or they will not send me any more samples. I have 10 biologic shots in me at this time - how do you switch now?!"

• Ton...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 24, 2018

"Tried Cosentyx, and it worked great the first year, completely clear skin, no pain, but it stopped working. Went with Otezla, and it’s not working at all. Thinking of asking the doctor to put me back on Cosentyx again but wonder if it would be effective the second try. Anyone gone back to Cosentyx after not using it for a while?"

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2018

"I've had psoriasis for over 35 years. Last year, it came on really bad, like never before. My first treatment was Humira, which I had a bad reaction to, so I stopped taking it. Then I went on Otezla for 8 months with no result. Then my doctor put me on Cosentyx, and I'm so grateful because in less than a month, I've had such great results compared to 8 months of nothing. This is such a miracle drug with no side effects. I'm one satisfied customer. Thank you."

• Zip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2019

"35 years of scalp misery. Only one month, but feel my body changing slowly. Tried 6 other biologics for 18 months. Stelara lost most hair. Otezla depression, diarrhea. Xeljanz nothing. Tremfya nothing. Humira nothing. But now, still have sores on head, most painful. Feel a little better. Thanks to this medication."

• Ano...
• November 30, 2017

"Completed 10 shots - the loading phase. Now into the 1 shot per month maintenance phase. But I’ve noticed little improvement to “maintain.” What I have noticed is that the scaling has stopped, replaced by dark - almost gray - itchy, bumpy skin where the P is, surrounded by itchy, bumpy, normal-colored skin. Also, since I’ve started the drug, I have itchy spots all over - even in places I never had P and still don’t have P."

• Sea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2017

"RE: your comment on Cosentyx use for psoriasis. You stated on 10/31/15 that you had lost your big toe due to osteomyelitis infection. How is that related to the Cosentyx? I have toe and nail psoriasis really bad and am beginning Cosentyx. Thank you."

• Loi...
• July 13, 2017

"I've been on 300 mg shots once a week for six weeks. My plaques are a little thinner, but no clearance. I'm also on a topical and methotrexate. Humira and Enbrel didn't work either. I'm sad because I got my hopes up two years ago when I sought treatment."

• Dis...
• June 21, 2019

"The customer service I experienced trying to obtain the medication through their co-payment assistance program was, at best, overwhelmingly frustrating! The person that was supposed to be 'assisting' with the process kept insisting that I give a non-existent 'bin' number from my insurance card. I repeatedly tried to explain that it was not there, and the representative just could not seem to believe me. Without the payment assistance, the medication will cost me several hundred dollars a month. I almost decided to go ahead and pay out of pocket but reconsidered when the representative informed me that I had no other choice. This is not the only medication on the market for psoriasis, and I refuse to support an organization that indicated they have you over a barrel!"

• Ste...
• May 12, 2023

"I took Cosentyx for 6 months for plaque psoriasis. It cleared up about 95%. I was very pleased as I had had it for 15 years. However, I then started having bloody diarrhea 6-10 times a day-misery. I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. My dermatologist told me this side effect is rare. I have noticed that now they have updated their website from 'rare' to 'can cause IBD.' I would have never taken it if I had known that. Do not take this drug. It is not worth it. I'm stuck with this disease for life now."

• Lyd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 23, 2023

"I decided to write here to share my experience since I've read a lot of positive reviews on here. On the positive, Cosentyx has 90% cleared my psoriasis, which is better than anything I've tried before. I also like the convenience of not having to put lotions/topicals in my hair all the time anymore. Sometimes I will pair it with Clobetasol, and my psoriasis is completely gone. The negative, however, is pretty much a deal breaker, unfortunately. Like pretty much any injections for psoriasis, it makes you immuno-compromised, which is something I've dealt with before in previous injections like Skyrizi. The only thing is that with Cosentyx, one year now on it, the amount of infections I have had has been worse than I've had my whole life. In one year, I've had 2 UTIs, 1 yeast infection, and 3 sinus infections. It has been horrible for me personally. Everyone is different, but I just wanted to point that out if you want to try Cosentyx. I'm super bummed, but I can't justify the trade-off."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2022

"It gave me horrible yeast infections and thrush in my throat. My existing psoriasis in my ears got 10x worse. In addition, I had new psoriasis showing up in my nose and the corners of my eyes, neither of which I’d ever had prior to Cosentyx. I couldn’t get off of this fast enough!"