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How do you use the Taltz Autoinjector?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on June 10, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Taltz is an injection used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Taltz is a subcutaneous injection (an injection that goes under the skin) and comes in two different forms, the Taltz Autoinjector and the Talz prefilled syringe. You should be trained by your health care professional how to use these injections.

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  • www.drugs.com/pro/taltz.htm
  • www.taltz.com/taking-taltz/how-to-inject

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How long before Taltz works?

Treatment with Taltz (ixekizumab) starts to improve symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis within about 1-2 weeks, according to clinical trial results. After 12 weeks, nearly 90% of patients will have significantly clearer skin. Continue reading

Can I drink alcohol with Taltz?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Taltz (ixekizumab), a humanized interleukin-17A antagonist used to treat adults and children with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and other conditions.

While Taltz may not interact with alcohol, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) recommend that dermatologists strongly advise patients with psoriasis to limit alcohol intake. It is thought that consumption of alcohol increases the risk for severe disease in patients with psoriasis. Continue reading

Is weight gain a side effect of Taltz?

Weight gain is not a known side effect of Taltz (ixekizumab), a humanized interleukin-17A antagonist used to treat adults and children with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, as well as other conditions.

While body weight can impact how well some drug treatments work, researchers have found that treatment with Taltz is safe and effective regardless of a patient's body weight. Continue reading

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