Prescribed Medication

[mickd98]

Hi, I have just come across this site whilst trying to research the difference between dovobet/dovonex.

I have today been diagnosed with severe nail psoriasis on both my fingers & toes. I also have a few minor small plaques on my body.

My consultant, this morning has advised I take Acitretin but I need to have the blood tests first. So today he prescribed Dovobet , & without realising, I left the pharmacy with Dovonex.

Is there a major difference between the 2 & the outcomes expected ?

Should I go back & get it changed?

Thanks for any help

[jiml]

Hi, I have just come across this site whilst trying to research the difference between dovobet/dovonex.

I have today been diagnosed with severe nail psoriasis on both my fingers & toes. I also have a few minor small plaques on my body.

My consultant, this morning has advised I take Acitretin but I need to have the blood tests first. So today he prescribed Dovobet , & without realising, I left the pharmacy with Dovonex.

Is there a major difference between the 2 & the outcomes expected ?

Should I go back & get it changed?

Thanks for any help

Hi and welcome to the club. In answer to your question. Yes there is a difference.
Dovobet has an active ingredient which is a steroid
Dovonex is a vitamin D derivative....
I would go back and get what was prescribed as steroid ointment creams will probably be more effective, if it's for your nails I would ask for the gel version as this can be soaked down the affected nails..
I have tried both and Dovabet, was more effective for me

I hope you enjoy your visits here we are a small and friendly group of sufferers with the membership having a great experience of the various treatments available. I would suggest you look through the prescribed treatment and introductions threads and read what has worked or not worked for others.

[mickd98]

Thank you for your prompt response. It is much appreciated. I will go back & get it changed,

[jiml]

Thank you for your prompt response. It is much appreciated. I will go back & get it changed,

You are more than welcome
Stay in touch there are some interesting articles on here
It's a very safe environment to discuss psoriasis and related matters
There is also a good off topic section for members to let their hair down, you will find discussion threads and informative stuff along with a few good jokes .
Hope to see you back again with an update on how the treatment is working, or just to view members posts
Regards jim

[Fred]

Yes there is a big difference between the two, you have probably found this thread but it explains the difference.

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So yes like Jim said you should get it changed.

Re Acitretin Mickey has explained more here:

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Hope that helps.