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Medications for Psoriasis

Other names: Erythrodermic Psoriasis; Guttate Psoriasis; Inverse Psoriasis; Palmo-plantar Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin inflammation (irritation and swelling) characterized by frequent episodes of redness; itching; and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin. Common medications used to treat psoriasis include Humira and methotrexate.

Drugs used to treat Psoriasis

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
clobetasol 8.8 69 reviews for clobetasol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clobetasol topical
Brand names:
Impoyz, Clobex, Temovate, Olux, Olux-E, Clobevate, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Embeline, Embeline E, Tovet
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Stelara 8.3 137 reviews for Stelara to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
ustekinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fluocinonide 7.8 19 reviews for fluocinonide to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
fluocinonide topical
Brand names:
Fluocinonide-E, Vanos
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
methotrexate 8.0 90 reviews for methotrexate to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Brand names:
Otrexup, Trexall, Rasuvo, Jylamvo
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dovonex 6.2 24 reviews for Dovonex to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
triamcinolone 8.4 25 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Brand names:
Kenalog, Trianex, Aristocort A, Cinolar, Triasil, Triderm, Tritocin
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
betamethasone 6.0 1 review for betamethasone to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone topical
Brand names:
Sernivo, Luxiq
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cosentyx 7.5 16 reviews for Cosentyx to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
secukinumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
halobetasol 8.0 14 reviews for halobetasol to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Brand names:
Bryhali, Ultravate, Halonate
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog 8.8 14 reviews for Kenalog to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kenalog-40 9.8 4 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Skyrizi 6.9 12 reviews for Skyrizi to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
risankizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Taltz 8.1 22 reviews for Taltz to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
ixekizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tremfya 6.7 19 reviews for Tremfya to treat Psoriasis
Rx N
Generic name:
guselkumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Enstilar 5.5 25 reviews for Enstilar to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
betamethasone / calcipotriene topical
Drug class:
topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Remicade 7.8 5 reviews for Remicade to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tazarotene 8.7 3 reviews for tazarotene to treat Psoriasis
Rx X N
Generic name:
tazarotene topical
Brand name:
Tazorac
Drug class:
topical acne agents, topical antipsoriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Trianex Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Avsola Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bryhali Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halobetasol topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cloderm 8.5 2 reviews for Cloderm to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
clocortolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cordran Tape 10 4 reviews for Cordran Tape to treat Psoriasis
Rx C N
Generic name:
flurandrenolide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Halog Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
halcinonide topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Humira 6.9 114 reviews for Humira to treat Psoriasis
Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Inflectra Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for Psoriasis

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Psoriasis. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Psoriasis.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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