Taltz User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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

For Plaque Psoriasis "I was using it by a trial, for a year and Im in love. My skin was clear like in the first 2 weeks of my first dose. I have 3 types of Psoriasis and works great. I get my first prescription for it and still waiting for de Pharmacy to know how much is my copay. Never felt so great in my life and I was diagnosticated with Psoriasis for more than 20 years. Lo usé mediante prueba del medicamento por un año y quede 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 increible. Ya obtuve mi primera receta y sigo esperando por la farmacia para saber cuanto es mi deducible. Nunca habia tenido la piel tan limpia en mis 20 años de diagnosticada."

• Marga...
• October 24, 2016

For Plaque Psoriasis "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 was 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"

• Tee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2020

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I’m on Taltz about a month now. My insurance chose it for me (which shouldn’t be legal). The pain of the injection pen is silly high. Then you get lumps at the injection site. The joint pain has been much worse than the last medication. Really bad blurred vision. Neck, shoulder, and arm pain. I don’t recommend it but I’m so glad it worked for a few on here. I haven’t had my liver checked but I’m going to be careful with it. It’s hard to believe anyone would feel better on this."

• DonnaLM
• January 26, 2017

For Plaque Psoriasis "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."

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

For Plaque Psoriasis "Week 0 two injections, sting like bee but I started to see result next day, I had been diagnosed with several condition, from head to toe. Before week 2 and 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 spot but they are clearing so fast, no red skin anywhere. I have use so many drugs Enbrel, otezla, humira so many different creams, nothing work as good and as fast like TALZ I have been with this condition for over 30 yrs. No side effects until today My nephew introduce me with this drug, he has great results also."

• AS pe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2021

For Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis "I’ve got a peripheral form of ankylosing spondylitis that causes inflammation in my connective tissue and sensitizes me to different foods. Within two weeks of the first dose my pain and swelling was much reduced, and I haven’t developed a new food allergy in the 18 months I’ve been on this medication. My quality of life was headed to rock bottom before I started Taltz, and now I can function again! Here’s hoping this continues to work for a good long time…"

• Kyle...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 10, 2020

For Psoriasis "I had psoriasis all my life and have been given topical meds up until my sophomore year in college (which never worked). I got a new doctor and he was finally willing to give me something more intense after so many others said I didn’t need it (taltz). Although the injections are tough because I’ve never liked injections, this medicine has been a miracle. My psoriasis has completely gone away and I am finally happy with my skin. 110% recommend this for anybody that struggles with psoriasis. My insurance didn’t cover it but my doctor was able to get me the medicine with very reasonable monthly payments."

• Boudr...
• September 13, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "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 eye lids 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 Tor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2017

For Plaque Psoriasis "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 DR 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 DR said Taltz. I said ok. Taltz is the BEST. I didn't have any side affects outside of the welt at the injection site which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days - 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."

• Notal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "The pain of the injection is beyond painful. I will not be taking this again. The only way would is if came in a shot type. I have endured a lot of pain. Just got a new Knee. I would rather have another knee surgery than to ever take this shot again. Also I received this injection as a sample."

• Nikki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "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!"

• Sherry
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2019

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

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

For Plaque Psoriasis "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 January 2017 within a month I had completely clear skin and had less pain and stiffness with the rheumatoid. July 2017 I had a flare with the rheumatoid Dr. took me off Taltz, 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! Saw my Dr. last week literally begged to go back on Taltz, Dr agreed I'm counting the days until I start Taltz again, I'll NEVER go off it again. I can not wait to have clear skin again. Taltz is AWESOME!"

• Rudimae
• September 2, 2017

For Plaque Psoriasis "Started Taltz on 4/29/17 and took my final does 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."

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

For Plaque Psoriasis "I'm over the moon with joy about the results of Taltz!!! So thankful everyday for having this into 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 everyday and it's only week three!"

• Brad
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I'm a 60-year-old male, in good condition with no health issues other than mild-moderate PsA for 20+ years. My first dose of Taltz was in Nov. 2022. I came down with terrible food poisoning about 10 days thereafter and never went back on the drug. Though medically unsubstantiated, I believe there was a correlation. Took another chance with the first dose in Sep '23 and the second 4 weeks later. Up until my second dose, no side effects at all. Then I came down with a sore throat, cough, and hoarseness, which persisted for about two weeks then went away. However, my bowel habits drastically changed in terms of increased frequency, urgency, and quality with loose/diarrhea stools. As of Nov 8, things have gotten a little better alternating between the former and normal consistency stools, but I am NOT back to normal. Although I found Taltz to help in this short time, I'm off the drug and won't go back on an IL-17 inhibitor given its potential impact on the gut microbiome and risks with IBS/IBD."

• aaa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2022

For Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis "Took 4 doses (2 first month, 1 per next 2 months). I feel worse, enthesitis is worse; I can barely walk. Every joint hurts, and nerves and skin burns. I Feel lousier than I felt before the first injection. I am angry."

• JaneS
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2022

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis disease 16 years ago. Put on methotrexate; simponi 1x month with 20mg Leflunomide everyday for 10 years but developed a chronic cough + leflunomide caused diarrhea. Cimzia (3 months - no change), Started Taltz 1x month 18 months ago Rheumatologist added 500 mg of Sulfasalazine a day, doctor prescribed 50 mg arthrotec 2x day for pain. Taltz works well on the psoriasis but not working on the arthritis. Past 5 months have been experiencing horrible tendon/muscle pain in upper arms; wrists; outside of calves. Joints feel stiff and am noticing more plaque on soles of feet. Biologics are suppose to be the most aggressive treatment but most seem to be supported with secondary medications. Agree with others, the injection is painful, burns and leaves welt for 3-7 days, icing before injection helps - epi pen style is better! Some biologics are used as TFN blockers while others are inhibitors?"

• Psori...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2022

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I just started my injections today. I was reading the reviews and combined with a horrible experience in the past with the epi-style self-injections it made me not even want to try the injection. I was terrified but after a few deep breaths I quickly hit the button and I felt nothing. If there wasn't a stick mark and a bit of raised skin I would have thought the injection didn’t work. One injection site is without any noticeable mark an hour after injection but the second injection site has a large welt. I’ll update my review after a few months."

• Cook
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Been on Taltz for about for five months now and it worked almost immediately on my psoriasis, the arthritis I believe is slightly better but the psoriasis it knocked out literally with the first dose, very happy with it."

• David
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Ok, so I'm only 45 days in after 18 months on Otezla, and I could not be more excited about Taltz. For the past 18 months, I experienced nausea twice a day after taking Otezla. I tried everything - with foods, without, etc., and nothing seemed to work. That drug did happen to give me relief - 7/10 from the arthritis, though skin conditions didn't change much, but they weren't 'that bad.' 45 days in on Taltz and I feel like a million bucks. The arthritis relief is 9/10, the skin condition has improved, and I have zero nausea and only have to do one simple injection a month."

• Sleepy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "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 or dentist have answers but the mobility is a concern. Any others have this issue?"

• Hyjen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 10, 2020

For Psoriasis "I was switched to Taltz after 10years on Humira for severe plaque psoriasis. I had side effects from the start; severe exhaustion, mouth ulcers, red burning eyes, exaggerated response at injection site, felt like I had the flu for two days after injection, hair loss, extreme folliculitis, etc. In addition, Taltz didn’t even start to combat the psoriasis that affects my toenails...which has gotten so painful I had to buy a half size larger in trainers. I gave it a year and a half, as I was part of a study, but thankfully, I’m going back to Humira! The exhaustion was the worst part...it’s really affected me."

• Morta...
• September 18, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "Have lived with severr 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 antihistimine. 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."

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

For Plaque Psoriasis "Another review after 12 weeks no change in my condition, Taltz is not helping and having 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 hands and feet, Taltz helped the plaques on palms hands and bottom feet but cannot clear top of my hands which are my most visible areas and very embarrassing. I take Estilar , clobetasol, and triamcinaline topically. Nothing is working. Biological have made my Psoriasis worse than ever."