Taltz User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Karlo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2020

For Psoriasis "I've only been on Taltz for a couple of months. Psoriasis cleared up almost immediately, no side effects yet. Steroid topicals used to cause hands to crack, so I'm happy to be done with them. The auto injector hurts really bad in the thigh. When my doctor first showed me how to inject it, he almost got punched and I called him many names. I did not want to do the second injection, and almost pulled it out when I did it myself. Tried numbing creams and icepacks since, but it still really hurt. Decided to give the belly a try. Still used a cold pack first just because injection to stomach seemed like it would be worse. Literally felt almost nothing. If you are suffering the pain injecting to the legs, try the stomach. If you are going to start with auto injectors, skip the leg and just go straight to the stomach. Or, when you do your first two injections, take the first to the stomach and the second to the leg so you can see for yourself. The difference in pain level is unbelievable."

• BooBoo
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 24, 2019

For Psoriasis "This injection has been a miracle drug for me. I have suffered with scalp psoriasis since I was about 12 years old. I am now 38. I tried several prescription ointments/topicals, natural treatments and every shampoo that I could find for scalp psoriasis, but nothing ever helped or got rid of it. The worst flare up occurred when my Dad was diagnosed with cancer and passed. I could feel the hardened skin on my scalp when I would tilt my head back. It was awful. Taltz completely cleared my scalp psoriasis in a matter of weeks. No more chemical filled shampoos destroying my scalp and hair. No more stress or embarrassment of going to a hair dresser. This injection is AMAZING."

• Lindy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "I have tried everything for 24 years and only Talz has worked. My Psoriasis has gone completely!!! I was covered with it. I feel so much better. Thank you for giving my quality of life back. God bless you."

• Meatl...
• July 18, 2016

For Plaque Psoriasis "Injection burns like fire!! But the results are incredible. After 3 treatments almost all areas are cleared. Legs were raw and would bleed daily over most of lower leg. Now only slight redness still exist. This has been a miracle drug so far. Had previously used Stellara and Otezla, without much results."

• HNWV
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "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."

• Cat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "43yr old female, Psoriasis since 9yrs old. Tried humira 50% cleared, stelara 90% cleared. Tried others because Dr thought I could be 100% clear - cosentx maybe 60% clear now Taltz. Skin looking ok, like it might get to 90% during loading stage (12 weeks) BUT injection site pain and reaction over my whole thigh, can’t wear pants but it did get better by icing immediately after. Other side effects - heavy scaling in my hair, ear infections fortnightly, thrush, skin rash/chafing, dry nasal passages, my nostril has split and scarred on one side. Thick sticky discharge from my nose, ears and eyes and developed a rash reaction to the discharge at the corners of my eyes, nose, mouth and my ears including my ear lobes. Hearing issues and can’t see when eyes inflamed. I am really sick, 1 month since stopping it and waiting and praying for side effects to improve. ENT specialist booked for 6 weeks time, absolutely not worth it for me unfortunately."

• Krist...
• May 24, 2018

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have plaque, palmoplantar, psoriatic arthritis, & hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The PsA was so bad last Dec that I couldn't walk, dress myself, etc. PsA is the worst pain I've ever experienced, and I'm a cancer survivor. My rheum put me on methotrexate & 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. Rheum 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 rheum and ask for another medication. I'm still undecided about its effects on my skin."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I am 27 y/o that has 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 and 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 grateful to have it, hope it lasts. My last 3 medications have failed in less than 6 months. If you are feeling the same as I, don’t worry!! You are not the only one complaining on how bad the pain is! :( hope everyone is recovering well!"

• Chris
• July 27, 2020

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (PA) 14 years ago I have been on everything. My rheumatologist recommended the 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."

• Hannah
• August 15, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "I have been on Taltz for about 8 months now, and before Taltz NOTHING even subsided my psoriasis. I am now completely clear of the plaques, (still have the white spots that occur when the plaques go away.) The only downside to this medicine is it really does weaken your immune system. I was never sick before this medicine and now I am ALWAYS sick. Strep throat, multiple infections, colds, everything. I've gotten so sick I've almost considered this medicine not worth it even though it's effective. What's even worse is that I'm on a trial for the child version of the medicine. Overall really effective medicine, completely clear, yet always really sick."

• JL_NYC
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2023

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "The medication gave me a good deal of relief and greatly shortened the time it took to feel like a human after waking in the morning. I'm a 60-year-old man in otherwise terrific shape. I work out regularly as a way to keep my arthritis from diminishing my range of motion and becoming debilitatingly painful. Despite the many received benefits, I am considering going off of it. Last year, a small puncture wound went rapidly out of control and became septic in very short order. Several surgeries, two hospitalizations, and many months on IV antibiotics. It was terrifying and life-threatening. I almost lost the infected limb. The infection could have been avoided had I not been on the immune suppressant Taltz. The stuff definitely works as advertised, and I was warned about the increased risk of infection. I simply had no idea that the infection could have advanced so quickly and become so dire. I will, of course, be speaking with my doctor about alternatives."

• MERK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "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 some better but only 50% clear. I will continue using Taltz as long as I can. No side effects to mention. 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."

• Tabitha
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "I have had psoriasis on 75% of my body for about 15 years (since I was 9). I have been to many doctors used creams, phototherapy, Enbrel, and Humira. I have been on Taltz for 12 weeks now and have completely clear skin. It is amazing to feel like a person again and not be in constant, dry, flakey pain. The injection hurt more than any I have ever had and the injections spots were horrible. I learned alot of tricks to mask that pain and the spots have not been as bad since. I love Taltz, this medication has changed my life."

• Jam
• February 6, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "After 3 weeks my skin and nails cleared. The autoinjector did not hurt at all. The medicine is a bit more painful than vitamin b shots. Well Talz did nothing for the inverse psoriasis under breasts, groin creases, and buttocks. Even that was sort of ok with the other results. Unfortunately, at once a month EVERY THING went sideways. Arthritis pain. Huge sores opened up overnight. The inverse psoriasis worsened. I got psoriasis on my scalp, on and in my ears, at my tear ducts, on eyelids. I did not have psoriasis in these areas before. These sores itch worse than the plaque. They are not dry. They are sticky and weepy. I am getting pustules on my hands and wrists and palms. Everywhere. The itching is truly horrendous and the pain of all of this new psoriasis is excruciating. My bones and joints are moving and they hurt. I was amazed with Taltz. I do believe it needs much more testing and work on dosages."

• taltz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 9, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "It's been over a year on Taltz and I am 100% clear. Miracle drug for me and improved my quality of life. Was in Hawaii last week and sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming like any other person without feeling ashamed. One last callout: I see a lot of negative reviews on Taltz due to the injection. I migrated from autoinjector (very painful) early on to a normal needle and the latter has minimal pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2021

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I am on 4 th day and feel less burning, sharp neck pain and less body pain that's been constant for 5 years. I tried Humira, Cimzia and Embrel and they all made me feel flu-like with no pain relief. I am praying that I can keep waking up and not suffering all day. I am so excited that I might have my life back and think I cracked a smile this morning."

• Sue
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "With Taltz: In 3-4 months, sacroiliac joint pain went from 5 to 0. I don’t think about it anymore. No side effects although the injection hurts—looking forward to rollout of citrate-free Taltz. Taking #5 dose in a week."

• eemike
• February 19, 2020

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Took initial double dose injection.. 2 weeks after that felt sick like coming down with a cold...had blood work done liver enzymes were high!! We're not high before this. Waited a week another blood test same thing...week 4 total heart blockage. Now have a pace maker. Not sure if coincidence or rare side effect. Since not taking next dose liver enzymes returned to normal but now I have a pace maker!!"

• Alinaja
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2024

For Psoriatic Arthritis "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."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "I just started Taltz. My first two injections were two days ago. I’ve done auto injectors before, but this one is so painful that I have to have someone else do it for me. Is it the injector itself or is it the medication? Am I doing the injections wrong? Idk."

• Matt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2016

For Plaque Psoriasis "I took my first dose a week ago. Within days I started to see improvement. I have psoriasis all over. Some smaller spots, some larger than a softball. Now at a week, my thickest plaques are almost gone. I still have discoloration at the sites, but no plaques. I've been on raptiva, which worked very well until they took it off the market. I've been on humara, stelara, just about all the topicals you could name, and most recently embrel for the last few years. I really can't believe how quickly this cleared my skin. The only thing that gave me this type of result was cyclosporine and that took over a month tip get this clear. I'll admit that the auto inject was not the most pleasant feeling and I typically use a prefilled syringe."

• Scous...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "Just wanted to give an update, I have now finished taking Taltz every two weeks now, and will be injecting every 4 weeks , I had very severe plaque psoriasis, thick, which basically covered all my legs, although I’ve had amazing results, I’m about 80% clearer, since starting this drug, I still have lots of smaller patches still on my legs, I’m just hoping in time these patches will also disappear, and not start to get any worse, now I’m moving to injecting every four weeks, keeping my fingers crossed, I feel good, no infections, amazing drug. X"

• Centr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "39 year old male who never had previous issues until about a year ago I developed Psoriatic arthritis and Plaque Psoriasis that covered 80-90% of my body. I tried multiple other medicines without any success. I was finally able to see a new rheumatologist who gave me my first 2 shots of 80mg TALTZ and I was on my way to clearer skin and less joint pain. Now almost 3 months later I'm almost completely clear of plaque psoriasis except a few scars along my lower legs. I can honestly say this medicine has saved my life and given me the quality of life back that I had prior to this Psoriatic Arthritis and Plaque psoriasis break out. I know it's something I will forever have to deal with but I'm thankful my Dr found a medicine that works on me."

• Bus
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 10, 2020

For Psoriasis "I have been on Taltz for a year now. It has helped me a lot. I’ve noticed that people have said that the injections are painful. When I first started it says to inject in leg, so I did it was the worst pain from an injection I ever felt, but after that ,I inject in the abdomen and it does not hardly and sometimes I have no injection pain . I do the abdomen always now."

• cburec
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2019

For Psoriasis "I have been taking Taltz for moderate Guttate Psoriasis and am on week 23 now. I do have much clearer skin than I ever did, and injections have gotten easier. The only drawback is how often I'm catching infections and having other not so fun side effects with experience. I had strep throat for almost 2 months and went through 2 antibiotics. Sore throat never stopped due to sinus infection on top of that when strep left. Saw 3 doctors and had 2 positive strep tests. Even the Taltz pharmacist said it was just hard to clear it up due to lesser immune system. Just saw my dermatologis today who basically told me the doctors don't know what they are talking about and he does because he is the one who prescribes it all the time. His words. I just couldn't believe this Dr talking to me like this, like I've not been experiencing this- it was like he was trying to convince me that I was wrong!. I've never had so many health issues and infections in such a short period of time. It can't be anything but the taltz...but I love my clear ish skin!"