Ixekizumab for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 4)

• DJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 9, 2019

Ixekizumab "I have had scalp psoriasis for 25 years. I have tried all the topicals, shampoos, and two biologics with no success. I tried Taltz, and it worked! Unfortunately, I started getting side effects of sneezing and nasal congestion at 6 months. Recently, I had swollen and burning lips. I will have to stop using."

• cat...
• March 31, 2017

Ixekizumab "Just started on Taltz, only one dose. Was up to third month on Cosentyx, which was doing a great job when insurance changed, and I was unable to continue therapy unless I switched to Taltz, so I did. I was two months without biologics, and my hands never did get as bad as I expected. My doctor ordered the Taltz without specifying autoinjector, and I got the injections (which I wouldn't do again!), so I will see how it works. No big changes yet, but I haven't taken my second dose! Fingers crossed it works as well as Cosentyx seemed to."

• Rad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 30, 2022

Ixekizumab "Started taking Taltz in October 2021, and by Christmas, my skin was completely clear of psoriasis. My fingernails began clearing up at about 6 months of holes and ripples. One year later, my skin and nails are free of any psoriasis. I’ve had no side effects from Taltz."

• Ave...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 19, 2021

Ixekizumab "After 1 year, I quit working. My symptoms now are 5 times worse than ever. What went from my elbows and shins is now head to toe. I gave up and didn't take it this month. I feel like I've been sick since I started this medicine. And now I've been in bed sick for 5 days. I'm tired all the time. It did work great for like 4 months. But it never did clear up my leg, and it started showing behind my ears and on my face. Now my skin just feels like I'm on fire."

• Jod...
• May 19, 2018

Ixekizumab "Taltz has taken me from being the healthiest person to the least healthy person. It caused me to get hypoglycemia, bad headaches, and I've been in the emergency room on top of that. Now, I get chest pains nightly, which wake me up. 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. THIS DRUG SHOULD NOT BE ON THE MARKET!"

• Aur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 19, 2022

Ixekizumab "I have now been on Taltz for ~2 years, and it has helped me to the point where I have been lucky enough to be able to sometimes completely forget my condition. Before Taltz, I tried UVB, methotrexate, cyclosporine, Otezla, and Humira. None worked for me at all, with cyclosporine and Otezla giving me lots of side effects. Since about 1-2 months in of using Taltz, I have been 100% clear. Zero outbreaks during 2 years on it. I have not been suffering from any respiratory infections (actually less than the rest of the family), but I have noticed I have herpes outbreaks more frequently than I used to (I've only had them twice in 10 years before Taltz, now ~3-4/year). Injection site pain is really the only thing I can complain about, but I'd rather endure that pain once a month and live a psoriasis-free life! Based on the reviews and experiences I've read here, I might try injecting in the stomach next time, maybe less pain?"

• Mon...
• December 25, 2017

Ixekizumab "Been on the drug for 6 weeks now, had upper respiratory problems after 5th injection, sinus ear infection, and after 6th shot (throat irritations and sinus drainage). Took Tylenol and Mucinex, and that seemed to work for me. It cleared my skin and scalp, but little to no nausea. Only had to pay 5 dollars for my medication after insurance. Overall, the medication did work for my plaque psoriasis, but still questionable about side effects. I was on Enbrel for years, and it almost cleared all my skin, but some of my scalp. Enbrel side effects gave me some small boils and small colds (sneezing) after injection. Praying that this works for me; however, if the upper respiratory continues or worsens, I will want to change because I can't deal."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2021

Ixekizumab "I started having my plaque psoriasis about 8 years ago, during my mid-40s. No explanation, just 75% coverage in skin with inverse psoriasis in groin areas that were extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Started taking Taltz about 3.5 years ago and was 90% clear within 3 months, even the inverse psoriasis. It did nothing for my psoriatic arthritis though. Unfortunately, I lost my job and my insurance and the ability to continue treatment. Within 6 months, the plaque psoriasis and inverse psoriasis came back with a vengeance, covering 90% of my body and making my joints so painful I could hardly walk. I was finally able to get back on Taltz about a year ago. It has not been nearly as effective this time around. Scalp/ears completely covered and large patches on back, knees, and stomach/groin still present. Still have about 30% plaque on body and the inverse psoriasis in my groin areas even worse. It seems when I stopped taking it, it no longer was as effective. Help!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2018

Ixekizumab "I've been on Taltz for 4 months now. Just within this last injection, seems out of the blue. I got many plaque spots showing back up on my arms. Not sure what is going on, but now I'm very discouraged since my self-esteem was great with no psoriasis. Was on Otezla for two years, which worked great, but unfortunately, the company I work for changed insurance plans and would no longer cover Otezla."

• Fro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2021

Ixekizumab "I was able to control my psoriasis for 6 years on Humira when it stopped working. The dermatologist switched me to Taltz 4 months ago. Initially, I thought it was going to work as the first month it appeared to get better, however, now three months later I have dealt with thrush I cannot get rid of and a rash all over my shoulders, upper back, and chest that is so painful and itchy. Any sunlight now makes my skin crawl, and it is in the middle of summer. The plaques are returning at a multiplying rate. The injections are horribly painful. I have a high tolerance for pain (no epidural with either of two pregnancies), and this is awful. Apparently, there is a reason why my insurance would not cover this."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2023

Ixekizumab "It was difficult to believe my eyes. I have moderate to severe Plaque Psoriasis and severe Palmo Plantar Psoriasis. My skin was 50% clear in 3 weeks and 80% clear in 30 days. Now, at 6 weeks, there is no trace anywhere on my body. NO side effects from bi-weekly treatment. Can't even feel the injection going in. Hoping this miraculous treatment lasts."

• Jrh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2023

Ixekizumab "I started taking Taltz (80 mg once every 28 days after the initial starter dose) a little over 2 years ago after going off Stelara. From the very beginning, I had amazing results with my psoriasis clearing up immediately, and I was absolutely 100% clear of psoriasis for the last two years. About 2 months ago, I suddenly started breaking out again with psoriasis. I am not sure why or if there was a trigger that set it off. I see my dermatologist in a couple of weeks, and hopefully, she will have answers. I would highly recommend Taltz, as I was two years completely free, and hopefully, I will be able to continue on Taltz."

• Woo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2020

Ixekizumab "Took about 2 years to get on to Taltz because of my insurance. They made me try all the garbage treatments first, none of which worked. Once I got put on Taltz, I saw improvement almost immediately. I was pretty much 90% clear after just taking the starter dose. After 2-3 months, I was 100% clear, and it’s been that way for at least 5 years. Zero side effects. The drug works, but I laugh at the fact the price is like $7,000 an injection without insurance....lol."

• Pso...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2017

Ixekizumab "I started Taltz after developing a severe flare-up of psoriasis with Humira (worst medication ever). It has improved my psoriasis lesions slightly, but I have not had a great improvement as others describe. I have been taking it now for 12 weeks. I have about 50% improvement. I am still hoping it clears my skin, but I expected to have better results by now."

• Low...
• August 19, 2017

Ixekizumab "I tried Humira for 4 months, made me worse. Then one shot of Stelara made me beyond sick, and my hands and feet went from red pustules, psoriasis itching to burned. Actually looked as if I was burned inside out. Asked the doctor, please do not put me on another biologic. Went for 2 months untreated while they tried to get Taltz approved. So then I developed MRSA. Started the 2 starter doses on 7/28 of Taltz. Then 2nd dose on 8/11. Now I am 100 times worse than I was on the Stelara. I'm burned all over, both feet and hands. I am unable to do anything. Went to the urgent care, sat for 2 hours, was turned away, they couldn't help me. The dermatologist is on vacation. Couldn't get an appointment with a new dermatologist until next Friday. So here I am suffering, burned from Taltz."

• Tra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2021

Ixekizumab "I have been on Taltz for 8 weeks now. I had a double dose at first and then biweekly since. My chronic psoriasis was the worst the doctor had seen me when I got my prescription. I was covered head to toe, except luckily my face and hands don’t really get psoriasis. Anyway, after a week on Taltz, I was completely clear. It was like magic and made me cry, I was so happy. I have never been this clear in 38 years, except for short bursts during phototherapy. I did get a bit of an infection down below and felt a little unwell a few weeks into treatment, but it has settled. I do have irritation at the injection sites. But all of that is worth being clear. I still can’t believe it was that easy."

• Jjj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2021

Ixekizumab "Excellent - skin and joint pain cleared completely after a couple of weeks. My main problem was the skin, but it also helped with the joint pain. Side effects were a little nausea at first, but you can ask your doctor for some Zofran, and that goes away. The injections hurt slightly for a tiny bit, but it’s negligible and well worth it. Very easy to use. A big pain to get covered by insurance for my doctor, but I’m so glad they went the extra nine yards because it really works well."

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 20, 2022

Ixekizumab "Was on another medication (Cosentyx) until insurance shut me down, and I switched to Taltz. Both worked really well for my plaque psoriasis, pretty much complete clearance achieved in ~3 months. The only major difference between the two was that the Taltz injection was easily 5x as painful. If Cosentyx was a fly landing on your hand, Taltz was a hornet sting. I suppose it's worth the pain if you have good clearance, but ouch."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2020

Ixekizumab "I started using Taltz 2 months ago for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Within the first few days, I could tell a difference in my joints. Also, my skin cleared up within the first month. Besides Otezla, which I had horrible side effects, Taltz is the only other medication I’ve tried besides topicals. The burn of the injection is pretty bad, but I’ll battle through since the results are amazing!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 18, 2024

Ixekizumab "I take Taltz for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I made sure my dermatologist and rheumatologist actually contacted each other so I could be placed on ONE drug to treat both. No way I was going to be on different drugs to treat both autoimmune conditions. Taltz has been good. I am blessed, BUT diet also plays a big part. Limit dairy & gluten. Add in a good brand of fish oil, magnesium, and curcumin. The only negative is the needle for the injection is thick and it hurts to jab my skin, whereas previous injections weren't as painful. As for side effects? Who would know, regular blood tests."

• MrP...
• August 15, 2017

"I have been on this drug as part of a trial with my derm for a couple of years now - I had been on about 4 other psoriasis drug trials - all reduced the symptoms but didn't clear them. The same was apparent initially with this, and then about 18 months into the trial, the drug company moved us from monthly to two-weekly doses - the residual psoriasis was gone within weeks of the dose change. I went from a PASI score in the mid-20s to zero."

• Yog...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2025

Ixekizumab "Thank God for Taltz. I have been experiencing moderate to severe plaque psoriasis for almost two decades. I tried all other types of treatments but had very limited results. Only taking one injection a month of Taltz has changed my world. My symptoms are at least 95 percent gone. Also, I am so happy that Taltz has a plan to help people who could not afford to pay the full price for their product."

• mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 26, 2024

Ixekizumab "Worked very well with complete clearing of psoriasis. Stopped using as insurance would not cover it. Resumed 2 years later and complete clearing after 3 months. Would like to reduce frequency of injections to see if I stay clear of psoriasis."

• Tra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2023

Ixekizumab "It's been a life-changing drug for me. My psoriasis was on my scalp, patches on my body, and under my fingernails. Within a few months of taking Taltz, I've cleared up about 98%. I've been on it now for about three years, with very few side effects. I got sick late last year and it was in my lungs longer than typical colds have been for me, and a side effect of the drug is susceptibility to respiratory infections, so I think that was related. Other than that, though, it's been such a positive thing for me."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2021

Ixekizumab "Methotrexate cleared me up quick, but began to hurt my kidneys and liver after two years. Switched to Otezla for one year. Never achieved better than 70-80% clarity with Otezla, although taking a pill sure was nice. Within a week of my first dosage of Taltz, areas that would not clear up with Otezla are clearing up fast. Happy so far!"