Dupixent for Eczema User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2018

"Cleared up some eczema but caused more on my face and headaches for two straight days after I gave it to myself. The injection itself hurts really bad and burns. Gave me a yeast infection in my mouth, which apparently is a common side effect. My eyes are itchy, red, and dry! All in all, I hate it! And will never use it again."

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2019

"LIFE CHANGING! I have struggled with horrific eczema on my back for the past 5 years. My entire back was covered, from neck to waist. I don't need to tell any of you the emotional toll it will take on you. I tried everything. This is simply life changing, and I am so thankful for it. Cost: It was a pain to get covered, but finally I did, then learned of the copay card, which makes it free. Results: By day 3, I was crying at the sight of my back clearing. I noticed on day 12 it started to come back some, but by day 15, after the next dose, it was clear again. The itch stopped after about 3 weeks! Side effects: The 2 days following the initial 600 mg dose, as well as the morning after each dose, my eyes are gunky, but it clears within a few hours. I am also now glued to chapstick, my lips get so dry, but it is worth it. Pain: I take it in the stomach, I don't think it hurts at all."

• Dan...
• February 21, 2021

"I received my 1st injection of Dupixent. I developed itchy eyelids. Three days later, I had a red rash on one of my arms. That went away. The eczema itch really hasn't changed any. In fact, the eczema looks worse, I am not that impressed with this drug. This is rather disappointing."

• Bex...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2018

"I started experiencing severe eczema on my hands in 2009 at the age of 28. I had minor patches here and there growing up. I would have tears and painful cuts that hurt and burned constantly and only worsened after having my second child. The itch was so crazy. The only thing that kept it at bay was a relatively high dose of prednisone, which I did not want to be on because of the side effects. I had even tried cyclosporine, which didn’t even touch it. I was started on Dupixent in November 2017, and my skin is 100 percent clear as of June. I saw improvement within the first month in that I didn’t feel quite as itchy, but I first noted significant improvement at around 3 months. The only side effects to mention were really dry eyes, which are better with drops. I am so grateful and happy. I just hope it continues to be covered by my insurance and the copay assistance program through Dupixent!"

• mee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2019

"I have been on Dupixent now for 5 months, and it just occurred to me to review. If you are suffering out there with eczema (like I do), please do not hesitate to try this medication. I definitely have my life back. It started healing my skin from, literally, Day 1. I still get eczema on my face (my worst spot) if I am exposed to my big triggers. But it is WAY less severe than it was. God bless Dr. and the others who worked on this drug. My advice: do it, do it, do it."

• Kri...
• January 22, 2018

"Super annoyed. Hives stopped. Rashes 90% clear two months in. I actually started to think I was going to get my life back. Then my eyes started being attacked - itching, burning red eye, puffy/swollen eyelids, swollen cornea. I’m miserable, and I have to stop. It’s really a terrible choice between eyes of fire and hives/rashes."

• MZa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2018

"Dupixent has honestly changed, and possibly saved, my life. I had eczema covering my hands for over a year, to the point where it was painful to touch anything or type on a keyboard (something required every day at my job). I had trouble cooking because to prep food, I often needed to wash it, which caused major pain on my hands. I was embarrassed to shake other people's hands. I was embarrassed to be in public. I tried every steroid cream, I tried diet changes, I saw multiple dermatologists. Getting approval for Dupixent was a bit of a hassle, but in the end, it turned my life around. I now have occasional small patches of eczema, but for the first time in my life I've had months where none of the skin on my hands is broken. It's miraculous, and I just pray that it continues to work! I've had some eye dryness and a cold sore or two as side effects, but the benefits far outweigh these effects."

• Hip...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 9, 2019

"Reduced eczema within the first month, caused some eye irritation upon starting as predicted. After 6 months, wound healing seemed impeded, had an impetigo-like infection that wouldn't go away in the inner ankles for a month until I stopped taking Dupixent. After a month of being off of it, the wounds healed. Started Dupixent again about 6 months later, and the ankle-like ulcers returned, but no eyelid issues like the first time. Stopped taking Dupixent for a month, dark spots and wounds healing again. I've never had this issue before in my life as a 36-year-old. I have to assume it's related to Dupixent and how it inhibits the interleukin. Random thought: the drug is pooling in my feet as the circulation in my feet tends to be poor, and after serious aerobic exercise, it seems to clear up a little. I inject in the belly 300 mg twice a month and have about 25% body fat. Will try halving the dose."

• Moe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2020

"I started on Dupixent and all my eczema is gone. I cannot get my insurance to pay for it. I've been getting samples, but I believe I am done. Hoping it will not come back. The only side effect I think I have is some blurring in my eyes and a small pimple-like bump on the top of my foot. Price must go down."

• Hol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 2, 2018

"I have been on Dupixent since Oct 2017. It has changed my life! I am 58 and had eczema since I was six months old. The last two years before starting the injections, I was in a constant flare over my entire body. I have tried everything and went through tubs of medicine. My dermatologist kept saying something is finally coming! I am a nurse in a hospital and was nervous about infections. I have bone loss from the prednisone I took off and on, and the steroid creams. I also had serious infections related to my disease and allergy shots. I slept horribly. I am 95% clear. I can sleep and don’t worry about spending the night somewhere and getting blood on sheets. I exercise without being itchy from sweating. I am so thankful. It took six months and a lot of persistence to get my insurance to cover the medication. I have had peeling lips and red, itchy eyes, but they are getting better."

• Dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 12, 2018

"After 50 years of painful, itchy eczema skin, Dupixent has given me hope for clear skin. I started in December, so 6 months ago. It cleared up my hands, back of the knees, and elbows, but it still flares on my torso. Mainly when the drug wears off. Seems I get one week of relief, one week where a flare kicks in and stays until two days after I take my shot. So, I need weekly injections, but I am very happy now with some relief. Life has changed, I can date now, I can go to the pool, and I can finally wear rings. The cashiers no longer stare, my friends no longer tell me to 'just stop itching.' If they only knew... I treat myself to acrylic nails because they are thicker and don't tear up my skin. Plus, now my hands are normal, the nails look nice. I will probably be taking this drug for the rest of my life. The side effect of a weepy right eye was worth it and has improved over time. I was turned down by BCBS three times, so keep after your dermo for this drug!"

• Flu...
• September 20, 2018

"For years, I suffered with eczema that was so bad my skin, when I scratched, came off from years of steroid use. My hands were the worst. Prior to starting this drug, I was on methotrexate, which helped my hands, but they never fully cleared up. This drug is excellent. I saw results within 2 weeks. I'm losing my insurance by the 30th and worried the eczema will return. Thank you for giving me my life back."

• CNs...
• July 28, 2021

"My adult son had a reaction to Dupixent that has never gone away. He had eczema on his hands, feet, arms, and legs. He began taking Dupixent in high school, and, while all of his body eczema went away, he began getting it more and more on his face. At first, the doctor said it was a reaction to sunblock, but he continued to get eczema only on his face when not using sunblock at all. Then that doctor stopped practicing medicine. My son had never had any face eczema before Dupixent. NONE. It is obvious this was due to the Dupixent. He uses all non-toxic products for washing both body and clothing. His face got worse and worse. I have photos. Even though he has quit Dupixent for about a year, his face continues to break out in terrible, painful eczema. It flares up especially in the heat, and plain tap water can even irritate it. He has burning, itching, and red scaly blotches all around his forehead and eyes. It's not only uncomfortable, but it's also embarrassing."

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

"I started my treatment in May 2018. The first 3 injections helped a lot, as my skin became clear. After I took my 4th injection, my skin started to flare up again. I took my 5th injection, and I am still flaring up. It feels like the benefits of Dupixent are starting to wear off. I will be taking my 6th injection this week, and hopefully, my skin will clear up. Will update soon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2017

"I am a 30-year-old female who has had eczema my whole life, but it has gotten severely worse in the past 3 years. I have been on this medication for about 2 months now, and so far, it is doing well. I noticed results almost immediately and no longer cringe when I shower. But in the past 2 weeks, I've noticed a small flare-up on my face coming back, which I hope is only due to the change of season. The flare-up is very small compared to what I experienced in the past and not as itchy all the time (there is some itchiness at night) as my flare-ups have been in the past."

• Kal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

"The first time I was given Dupixent was about four years ago. I stopped after three months because I developed conjunctivitis in both eyes as well as proctitis from it. A different dermatologist physician assistant just convinced me to try the child's dose this time. After three shots, blurry vision, conjunctivitis, and sore prostate have returned. I've immediately stopped taking Dupixent and will never try it again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 12, 2017

"I am 19 years old, and I’ve been suffering from eczema since I was a baby. I’ve been taking this shot since September 2017, and it is currently December 2017. I no longer have eczema anywhere. It’s truly amazing. The only reason I’m giving this a 9/10 is because I’ve noticed it “wears” off slightly before my next dose. Meaning, since I take the shot every two weeks, I’ve noticed the eczema comes back slightly on my face and neck a few days before my next injection. I understand I have to build it up in my system. This has truly taken away all my eczema that I was suffering with before."

• War...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2022

"DO NOT TAKE DUPIXENT! I was fine for the first few months. I then ended up with blepharitis (severely itchy eyelids), a terrible bright red patchy rash with white heads on my face that has only almost disappeared after six months, and then significant hair loss in two places in the back of my head. If you do an internet search for people with these symptoms. The photos are terrible and exactly what I experienced. Hope my hair grows back... If I could give this med a minus rating, I would."

• Axe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 23, 2025

"I started to suffer with eczema when I reached 20 years old… I started Dupixent at age 63. Before that, I suffered and was so embarrassed and tired of what my hands and most of my body looked like. Since I started the injections, after the first week, it went away almost completely; without pain and discomfort or side effects… Dermatologists had no idea on how to treat my condition before the injections started. Now it’s like I have never had an eczema condition. I noticed I don’t itch or I’m not in any embarrassing pain from eczema… I can use lotions and body fragrance now and any types of bath soap I choose."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2018

"Another disappointment as I was told today to go off this medicine. Definitely saw great things happening to my skin until my eyes went crazy, crusting, tearing, swelling, and flaking. I pray they can correct this side effect of the medicine."

• nel...
• January 9, 2018

"Lifelong eczema with periods of clear skin. Had severe bouts for 10 years and was on a plethora of drugs: cyclosporine, CellCept, and methotrexate. I was very clear on the methotrexate, but my doctor wanted me on the Dupixent. It seemed to work initially, however, as stated above, it starts wearing off at around the 6th day-so by the time I am to take my next shot, I have a full flare going. For my weight, I cannot have a dose every week. So, each month my flares are worse, and I don't clear prior to the next shot, to the point that I am full flare (25% of body) now all of the time at 6 months on the drug. I have decided to go back to the methotrexate. Very disappointed. Was NOT the end-all, be-all it claims to be (for me)."

• Baz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

"I have a lot of pressure in my legs, and they are very painful. The skin is very dry and scaly. The eczema is now worse on parts of my body compared to before treatment, skin still itchy. I also have ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura), which means my white blood cells attack red blood cells, and this has made my blood even thinner, so I am bleeding all the time when I scratch. ITP makes my nails brittle and sharp, so I cannot help with the problem of scratching my skin. I believe this medication makes my blood even thinner. Need to get off it and back to methotrexate, please."

• Stl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2022

"I took three doses of Dupixent and had numerous cases of conjunctivitis and vision changes. My eczema was isolated to a few areas prior to this. After starting and discontinuing for five months, it now covers my entire body. It is bright red, scaly, and inflamed on my ENTIRE BODY. I have never experienced this before and completely blame Dupixent. Worst drug I have ever tried. I cannot sleep or leave the house due to the excruciating pain I am in."

• smo...
• October 8, 2017

"I am 49 years old and have eczema for most of my adult life. I would have severe flare-ups that would come and go. I never knew when waking up what my skin would look like due to scratching in my sleep. I started Dupixent in July with immediate results after the first dose. Itching was gone, 98% clear skin. My allergies as a result of taking this medicine have calmed down as well. I did notice that in the reviews, people mentioned that they had problems with their eyes. I experienced this side effect too and almost stopped taking the medicine. When I spoke to my dermatologist, he assured me that my body would get used to the medicine. Within a month, my eye issue stopped. Dupixent has changed my life."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2022

"I had 8 doses of dupilumab over fortnightly increments, and it didn't work for me, so the dermatologist opted to stop the treatment in November 2021. Since stopping, my eyes are constantly itchy and watery, and I have developed alopecia."