Combating side effects of Otezla

[Jaxxalope]

Hello Everyone,

I've been taking Otezla off and on for about 6-7 months.  Recently I've been getting the nausea side effects and minor headaches.  The headaches I can deal with, but the nausea has been kicking my butt.  Normally I take Pepto or Alka Seltzer to subdue the upset stomach, which some times doesn't really help.  I've tried taking with food as well and same results.  I like the Otezla because it's a lot easier and "safer" than the biologicals.  I've used Enbrel, Humira, PUVA, PUVB, Desonide, Talconex, and other various rx steroid creams.  I've had good clearance with the Otezla, but want to know of any tips any other users have done to help with the nausea (IE: types of foods, when to take first pill, etc.)  I understand everyone has different reactions and the solutions might be different for each individual.  But anyone helpful advice, would be appreciated.

Thanks for your help and time.

Neil

[Caroline]

Hi Neil,

Welcome to psoriasis club. Can't help you myself. But with a bit of luck someone will kick in who has similar experiences as you.

Caroline

[jiml]

Hi Neil and   to the club we are a growing group if psoriasis sufferers and I'm sure we have a few Otezla users here that might be able to give you answers
You could click on this link and read fingers experience [thread=3704] although he hasn't updated his post lately, he may well get a notification if you post a question in his thread

Or you could use the search facility by clicking Search and putting otezla in the search box

Good luck I hope you find an answer here
Jim

[phil]

Hi Neil
although I am on Otezla,just over a year now,the only side affects I get
are a lot of wind and when I need to go to toilet need to go straight away.
this is how I take my tablets on the way to work I have an apple get to
work take my first tablet get home from work early evening have a meal
take second tablet always take tablets same time if poss.weekends are the
only time I eat a proper breakfast don't need to get up so early so take first tablet a bit later
second as normal.you say you have been off and on them is this because of the side affects ?

Phil

[Jaxxalope]

You say you have been off and on them is this because of the side affects ?

Phil

That's correct. First 3 months or so I was fine and then the nausea really kicked in. Talked to doctor and he said regulate it to 1 pill a day for awhile and go back to two pills. Did that and started eating breakfast more often and then is fam the second pill right before I went to bed (generally 9ish).

Neil