Cosentyx for Ankylosing Spondylitis User Reviews (Page 2)

Cosentyx has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 32 reviews for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cosentyx

Jay
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 29, 2023

"Switched to Cosentyx in 2017 for plaque psoriasis. Three months later, came the ankylosing diagnosis. To date, 7/22, it has been an absolute lifesaver for me. Psoriasis 100% clear and a tremendous help with low back and hip pain. Hoping for these results to be a lifetime. 2 150 mg/ml pens a month and get on with life."

10 / 10

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RAtoAS
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 31, 2023

"I started Cosentyx in April of 2022 at a dose of 150mg every 4 weeks for Ankylosing Spondylitis (or Seronegative Spondylopathy). After about 4 months of no decrease in inflammation, the rheumatologist upped the dose to 300mg every 4 weeks, and at month 7 is when my flare-ups completely went away. I felt great for about 7 ish months. Fast forward to May of 2023 (now), and a flare up popped up in a matter of hours in my lower back. So it took me about 7 months for it to fully work. However, the side effects are extremely minimal and this medication is allegedely the least symptomatic in the long run compared to other TNF inhibitors. Since I had a flare up though, I will talk to the rheumatologist about doing 300mg every 3 weeks as switching these kinds of medications can take up to 6 months (or longer) to actually work. Overall, I would recommend trying it and start out immediately with the 300mg dose (x2 150mg auto injectors every 4 weeks) for arthritis related problems."

6 / 10

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ASer
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 22, 2016

"I've finished the 5 week loading dose 3 weeks ago. It is not working for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am very disappointed. My Dr is upping my dose to 300 mg and I hope that will work."

2 / 10

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ASer
November 7, 2016

"I finished the loading dose with no improvement. My Dr upped me to 300 mg. I'm on month 4, I'm very fatigued and still in pain so I'm not impressed with it. I'm also experiencing mouth sores."

2 / 10

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Mickl...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 12, 2018

"Not long after starting this medication I ended up being rushed into hospital with a perforated bowel and sepsis. I nearly died due to complications and spent a few weeks on intensive care."

4 / 10

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andrea
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 8, 2018

"This is simply horrible ... diarrhea, fatigue more pain. Novartis change this drug."

2 / 10

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Ironk...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
August 14, 2018

"It worked well a year into taking the drug. I experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) issues while taking this medication. Hence, the 5/10 rating for this medication."

5 / 10

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Diva...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 28, 2019

"Cosentyx did not works at all, and as it has been one of the most expensive biological out there - you think is going to work."

1 / 10

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Hadan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 7, 2023

"Well I’ve had this drug now 16 weeks without any improvements. I had cold like symptoms with it, mainly runny nose. Very easy to use, didn't feel a thing."

1 / 10

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