Taltz for Psoriatic Arthritis User Reviews

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2019

"Had been on methotrexate, Otezla and 3 months of Humira. None were working with the psoriatic arthritis or the psoriasis plaques. My rheumatologist finally tried Taltz and within 4 days, my skin was 75% clearer and arthritis pains were less. After 3 months, NO plaques and very little joint swelling or pain. I am feeling almost like I did before psoriasis and PsA."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2020

"37 years old, have psoriatic arthritis for 11 years, although do believe Humira gave me psoriasis and Cosentyx fixed it. Cosentyx caused massive lung nodules, and biopsies showed inflammation. Discontinued, and they went away after 6 months. Was on Cimzia for 6+ years and did well, then stopped working. Almost seemed to make things worse. Started Taltz. In a month's time, have felt unwell, nausea, stomach issues - burning, discomfort, eye blurriness, increased migraines, mucus increased (drainage), trouble sleeping, and reactivated shingles virus. My joints felt stiff, painful but muted? Does that make sense? Haven’t felt good since taking it, and don’t believe I want to keep seeing what it does. I just completed the first two injections."

• Jos...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 20, 2021

"Taltz saved my life. 80% covered with horrible plaques. Five years now and I am still 100% clear. I think that it is a miracle drug. I have done them all. For those struggling, just keep trying. You will find one that works. It took me about 10 different drugs until Taltz. Now I am at the beach every day without having to hide my body. Don’t give up hope. We are all in this together."

• Pai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2019

"I have had this God-forsaken disease of Psoriatic Arthritis too long, like most of you. I am on shot 4 loading dose, and it has taken me from wanting to die to what I call now living in such an awful place. My swelling and pain in my head, neck, and shoulders is almost perfect. But then there is my right arm and shoulder. It seems like my tendons are spinning, and they tighten up so much it will burst my skin if I do not keep manipulating it around in circles. You can’t make this stuff up. When I walk, it tightens, and makes me feel as if I am slowing down, and it gets harder and harder until I have to literally spin around in place to relieve the tendon. I am at a loss. I was so hoping this would work, and it sort of did. My mind is burnt, and my will is broken. Prayers for all. Has anyone else ever had these symptoms?"

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2020

"Horrible! Taltz was great for skin but nothing else! My joints felt worse, and I was sick all the time! Tired like you would not believe. I ended up with numerous respiratory infections and yeast infections! Yuck! Sadly, this didn’t work for me!"

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2021

"I take Taltz, and how I get around the painful injection is to throw a bag of frozen peas or corn on my thigh for 15 minutes before I give the shot. I take the shot and then put the frozen bag back on for a few minutes, and it is great."

• GBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 28, 2020

"Taltz injection has really worked for me. Started on Temfya, and it did not work for my joint pain. Taltz has cleared up my skin and 99% of joint pain. However, the injection has been painful, and I do get a site allergic reaction every time I take the shot for about a year now. Have been taking it on my stomach. Tried my thigh once, and it was very painful there, so I stopped."

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2019

"I have palmoplantar pustular psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and psoriatic arthritis. I’ve been through Humira, Enbrel, Stelara, Cosentyx, and Otezla. I started with a new rheumatologist, and she prescribed Taltz. I’m on week 8 of the loading dose, and I hate this medicine. For one thing, it doesn’t help with my constant stiffness and pain from the arthritis, it hasn’t stopped my nails from pitting, and worst of all, I have constant severe breakouts of folliculitis. I’ve been taking doxycycline for over 30 days and still have pimples all over my body. The dermatologist suggested I stop with the Taltz. Additionally, it is unquestionably the most painful injection of all the biologics I’ve tried."

• Kri...
• May 24, 2018

"I have plaque, palmoplantar, psoriatic arthritis, and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The PsA was so bad last December that I couldn't walk, dress myself, etc. PsA is the worst pain I've ever experienced, and I'm a cancer survivor. My rheumatologist put me on methotrexate and prednisone. My skin instantly cleared. I was a bit stiff with random joints acting up here and there, but so much better that I tolerated the small amount of discomfort. My rheumatologist put me on Taltz (I had been on Humira for 2 1/2 years. It stopped working on my skin, and I flared with the PsA while I was on Humira). While the insurance was monkeying around to approve the Taltz, I broke out in palmoplantar psoriasis. Here we are after the 3rd dose, and my palms and soles of my feet are no better, plus the plaques I had before the methotrexate are coming back. I don't know if this is a coincidental flare or a reaction. But my joints are pain-free! So I'm hesitant to call my rheumatologist and ask for another medication. I'm still undecided about its effects on my skin."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2021

"I am 27 y/o and have had psoriatic arthritis for 11 years. I have taken Enbrel, Humira, Cosentyx, Methotrexate, and Xeljanz. This drug has cleared up my psoriasis and helped my arthritis tremendously. I still have slight joint pain (no psoriasis), but this helps me live and function almost normally! The only complaint I have is the amount of pain I have. I thought I was going crazy after speaking with my doctor, who told me that her patients don’t report pain with this medication, but it’s extremely painful. I have tried lidocaine, and it does help a little if anyone is experiencing the same thing I am. I have a horrible site reaction as well, the reaction goes away in less than 48 hours, though. It does work well, I am grateful to have it and hope it lasts. My last 3 medications have failed in less than 6 months. If you are feeling the same as I am, don’t worry! You are not the only one complaining about how bad the pain is! :( Hope everyone is recovering well!"

• HNW...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2023

"I have been on Taltz for about 18 months for psoriatic arthritis with limited skin psoriasis. I tried Methotrexate first (sent my liver enzymes too high to continue), Otezla (no improvement), Cosentyx (worked great, but had an allergic reaction after the last loading dose that took all the steroids for a month to control), and now Taltz. Taltz has kept my arthritis almost completely under control. I went from taking tons of Aleve or Ibuprofen daily to almost never taking one now. I still get what I assume are weird flares here and there-with patches of scales in my brows and ankle/foot pain, but it's nothing compared to the shape I was in before getting diagnosed. The new formulation doesn't burn, and I have had an overall really positive experience with Taltz."

• MER...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2019

"I have been using Taltz for 2 months now. I do not have the arthritis pain that I once did in my arms and legs. It has cleared the psoriasis of my hands about 80%, and my feet look somewhat better but only 50% clear. I will continue using Taltz as long as I can. No side effects to mention. In the first week, I can't sleep, and I feel a little sick with no appetite. Minor setback in comparison. I'm glad I found this medication."

• eem...
• February 19, 2020

"Took initial double dose injection. Two weeks after that, felt sick, like coming down with a cold. Had blood work done, liver enzymes were high! Were not high before this. Waited a week, another blood test, same thing. Week 4, total heart blockage. Now have a pacemaker. Not sure if coincidence or rare side effect. Since not taking next dose, liver enzymes returned to normal, but now I have a pacemaker!"

• Chr...
• July 27, 2020

"I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PA) 14 years ago. I have been on everything. My rheumatologist recommended Taltz. Just took my first shot yesterday. My leg is very sore and red. I have been getting weird nasal sensations as well. I think I'm done trying all medications. I plan on taking a food sensitivity test and looking into natural supplements."

• Kar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2023

"I have been using Taltz for over 2 years. My skin is completely clear and my joint pain is greatly reduced. It has been life-changing for me. I used Humira for 1 1/2 years prior to Taltz and it quit working."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2024

"Took Otezla for a year with no effects, still progressing pain in fingers, wrists, toes, feet, ankles. MD recommended Taltz, using autoinjectors. I was not sanguine about chances for success after being in increasing pain for so long. Within about a month, I was pleasantly surprised: it was very helpful in obliterating PA symptoms that had been painful enough to wake me at night, and incidentally clearing up undiagnosed skin effects I had for decades. When choosing the injection site, I imagine my belly as a clock face and the digits corresponding to the month. Then I don’t have to remember where I injected it last. Injections are not at all painful, as the complaints caused the manufacturer to change the pH so it doesn’t sting."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2021

"Recently started Taltz a month ago after my Stelara stopped working after 10 years. The bit of psoriasis I had has cleared, and the psoriatic arthritis is slowly getting better. Terribly painful. Yes, the shots hurt, so I put ice in a zip lock on my leg 15 minutes before injection. Problem solved."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

"I just took my 5th Taltz injection (I take it once a month). My psoriatic arthritis has gotten substantially better, but my psoriasis (skin) has gotten worse. I wonder how long it takes before I see an effect on the clearing of the skin."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2019

"My psoriasis was somewhat under control and joint pain under control with Remicade. I switched to Taltz because my dermatologist thought my psoriasis was not okay. I have had flares with psoriasis and joint pain. I hate medication and am mad at my doctors for switching. Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it."

• Hin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 6, 2022

"I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 6 years ago and have tried Plaquenil, methotrexate, Cosentyx, and now Taltz. (Plaquenil did nothing, methotrexate helped, but made my liver enzymes skyrocket, and Cosentyx was a miracle drug, but I had a full-body allergic skin reaction). I have been on Taltz for 6 months now, and while my joints feel good and I only have one plaque hanging on, I have been sick for the last 6 weeks. I've had a daily blaring earache, but my ear checks out fine at the doctor. I have had thick, sticky mucous drainage, a constantly sore throat on the right side (same as the ear), and have been on two rounds of antibiotics and steroids, with no improvement. I have an infected cuticle that has not completely healed with antibiotics, prescription antibiotic ointment, and antifungals. It could all be unrelated to the Taltz, but I feel like my immune system has been suppressed so much to where my body cannot get over normal things, like a cold. Not sure if the benefits are worth the side effects."

• Cre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2021

"Was on Otezla for four years along with Sulfazine. Otezla messes up your bowels so much that I lost a lot of weight. I went from 195 lbs to 159 lbs at my lightest, but then leveled off at 165 lbs. I stopped taking it 3 months ago and am already 175 lbs. I did not have a normal bowel movement while taking Otezla. I was switched over to Taltz, it seems to work okay for skin but not so sure about arthritis. With Otezla, it's a pill you take twice a day every day, so the efficacy stays constant. The biologic I notice by the end of the month I am getting breakthrough pain in joints. Lots of people complaining about the pain from injection. I never did another biologic, so I have nothing to compare, but it wasn't so bad. At least I got my colon back."

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

"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."

• Tra...
• December 7, 2020

"After many years on Humira, I switched to Taltz. The pain at the injection site is horrid. Just as they took the sting out of Humira, I had to switch. This is the worst for me yet as far as injection site, but it is working on my psoriasis, swelling, and pain so much better than Humira."

• Lin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 14, 2024

"Taltz has been a miracle drug for me! I suffered with PS & PSA for 10 years and was prescribed Methotrexate, which made my joints hurt worse and gave me horrible leg cramps every night. I also took Otezla for about 6 months and it did clear up the PS but no improvement to the PSA pain and swelling. When my doctor recommended that I try Taltz, I was resistant because I was scared to take such a strong drug and worried about the possible side effects. But I finally decided to try Taltz and my PS cleared completely up within the first 2 weeks and within the first 3 weeks, the swelling and pain in my fingers, toes, and various other joints got much better. It took 2 months and I was completely out of pain. I had been in such bad pain for so many years that I did not realize how much I was suffering until the pain was gone! The only bad thing was the Taltz injections were very painful, but in 2023, Taltz changed the formula and the injections are now pain-free! Thank you Lilly!"

• Exp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 20, 2022

"Got diagnosed when I was 19. I have tried Humira, Enbrel, Stelara, and Taltz. Stelara was the least painful for me and worked best for my psoriasis but did not help my arthritis. Taltz is the only medication that has helped my arthritis. I do not like this shot, though. It hurts the worst going into the skin compared to the others I have tried. I also have a reaction every month, a giant red welt on the injection site that is hot and swollen for a week after the shot. I usually administer the shot in my thigh, so it also causes me to limp for a day or two. Wish I had another option to try that did not put me at risk for fertility issues, but apparently this is my last option for now."