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I have an update.
Today I had a phone appt. with my doctor. She said she recommends Cosentyx over Talz because Talz has something in it that causes a painful sore at the injection site. They are removing the irritant but not in Canada for a year or so. There was another drug she mentioned but it can cause depression, which I don't need any more of. She said the newer biologics may work better than the older ones.
So I am going to give Consentyx a shot.
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(Thu-27-05-2021, 00:20 AM)Spot On Wrote: I have an update.
Today I had a phone appt. with my doctor. She said she recommends Cosentyx over Talz because Talz has something in it that causes a painful sore at the injection site. They are removing the irritant but not in Canada for a year or so. There was another drug she mentioned but it can cause depression, which I don't need any more of. She said the newer biologics may work better than the older ones.
So I am going to give Consentyx a shot.
Great idea to get Cosentyx it's proved very effective since it was introduced a few years ago. Im hopeful it will change your life for the better.
Was the other drug you were offered Siliq [post=125658] if so I would avoid that if you can, it lists some nasty side effects
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(Thu-27-05-2021, 01:10 AM)jiml Wrote: (Thu-27-05-2021, 00:20 AM)Spot On Wrote: I have an update.
Today I had a phone appt. with my doctor. She said she recommends Cosentyx over Talz because Talz has something in it that causes a painful sore at the injection site. They are removing the irritant but not in Canada for a year or so. There was another drug she mentioned but it can cause depression, which I don't need any more of. She said the newer biologics may work better than the older ones.
So I am going to give Consentyx a shot.
Great idea to get Cosentyx it's proved very effective since it was introduced a few years ago. Im hopeful it will change your life for the better.
Was the other drug you were offered Siliq [post=125658] if so I would avoid that if you can, it lists some nasty side effects
Yes Siliq, and Skyrizzi. My spelling may be off lol. Also an oral one which I didn't consider.
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(Thu-27-05-2021, 03:15 AM)Spot On Wrote: (Thu-27-05-2021, 01:10 AM)jiml Wrote: (Thu-27-05-2021, 00:20 AM)Spot On Wrote: I have an update.
Today I had a phone appt. with my doctor. She said she recommends Cosentyx over Talz because Talz has something in it that causes a painful sore at the injection site. They are removing the irritant but not in Canada for a year or so. There was another drug she mentioned but it can cause depression, which I don't need any more of. She said the newer biologics may work better than the older ones.
So I am going to give Consentyx a shot.
Great idea to get Cosentyx it's proved very effective since it was introduced a few years ago. Im hopeful it will change your life for the better.
Was the other drug you were offered Siliq [post=125658] if so I would avoid that if you can, it lists some nasty side effects
Yes Siliq, and Skyrizzi. My spelling may be off lol. Also an oral one which I didn't consider.
The oral one is Otezla.
But Cosentyx is a good choice. Good luck with it.
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(Thu-27-05-2021, 00:20 AM)Spot On Wrote: I have an update.
Today I had a phone appt. with my doctor. She said she recommends Cosentyx over Talz because Talz has something in it that causes a painful sore at the injection site. They are removing the irritant but not in Canada for a year or so. There was another drug she mentioned but it can cause depression, which I don't need any more of. She said the newer biologics may work better than the older ones.
So I am going to give Consentyx a shot.
I definitely dreaded the Taltz injection when I was on it. But had it worked it would have been totally worth it!
Good luck on the Cosentyx, it's a good biologic.
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Thanks everybody. She said if it doesn't work in 3 months we can "try a different molecule".
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(Thu-27-05-2021, 17:23 PM)Spot On Wrote: Thanks everybody. She said if it doesn't work in 3 months we can "try a different molecule".
That's good that she is thinking ahead but hopefully cosentyx will do the trick for you, but reassuring to know there's a backup
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Good luck with Cosentyx it's a good choice and yes if after 3 months it's not working it is usual to move.
Don't hesitate to start a new thread in [forum=10] about your journey, it's a good way of keeping track of your progress and your input could help others.
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Hope it works!!!!
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I have had excellent results with Cosentyx I hope it works as well for you.
You can see my Cosentyx journey here;
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