Reviewer: CJ, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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Was recommended by my dermatologist for my PSA. I gave it a couple months but could not stick with it do to horrible side effects and not seeing any results. I know you are supposed to stay on it for a minimum of 3 months to see results but the side effects were not worth it. Side effects were daily diarrhea and upset stomach. Also depression. I’m pretty sure it blocks your serotonin production wh ... Show Full Comment

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Was recommended by my dermatologist for my PSA. I gave it a couple months but could not stick with it do to horrible side effects and not seeing any results. I know you are supposed to stay on it for a minimum of 3 months to see results but the side effects were not worth it. Side effects were daily diarrhea and upset stomach. Also depression. I’m pretty sure it blocks your serotonin production which is mainly produced in your gut which is why it leads to many users feeling depressed. After doing more research it says it only 20-30% effective in clinical studies. Way to expensive and not effective enough to put up with the side effects I got. 2 thumbs down on this one. I’m on a carnivore diet only now and seeing way better results with no bad side effects.
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Reviewer: Lunatic Fringe, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Considerable increase in depression, non-stop stomach pain which worsened when I over-ruled the pain and actually attempted to eat, followed by terrible diarrhea. Medicare insurance refused to cover without taking some other oral med (probly worse) prior to Otezla. Depression got quite bad at a couple points, not on the verge but a helluva lot more than normal level. Not in love with the thought o ... Show Full Comment

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Considerable increase in depression, non-stop stomach pain which worsened when I over-ruled the pain and actually attempted to eat, followed by terrible diarrhea. Medicare insurance refused to cover without taking some other oral med (probly worse) prior to Otezla. Depression got quite bad at a couple points, not on the verge but a helluva lot more than normal level. Not in love with the thought of giving myself shots but it may become necessary. If you have Medicare, Otezla won't help w/cost. I hope this will help someone else see this drug is certainly NOT the miracle medicine the TV commercials put it out there as being. If you are reading this it's highly likely you are having some of these probs as well. Good luck to you, you're gonna need it...
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Reviewer: none, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have tried this twice now for severe Psoriasis on my scalp (minor spots on body) - 1. After the third day of use, my skin felt like it was on fire. 2.I have never had a depressed day in my life, but was beginning to sleep all day. On the 3rd day of my boyfriend finding me sleeping all day - I told him I would be happy to just die, but then no one would be around for my dog. MY DOG KEPT ME AL ... Show Full Comment

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I have tried this twice now for severe Psoriasis on my scalp (minor spots on body) - 1. After the third day of use, my skin felt like it was on fire. 2.I have never had a depressed day in my life, but was beginning to sleep all day. On the 3rd day of my boyfriend finding me sleeping all day - I told him I would be happy to just die, but then no one would be around for my dog. MY DOG KEPT ME ALIVE - OTEZLA almost KILLED me. Second time trying it months later, got doses in half to wean myself on it, see if I could get results. 1. Started with tremors - my arms and hands, got exceedingly worse. 2. While driving my tremors become almost seizure like. I had NO control of my body or car. Had to quickly pull over and almost killed someone because I could even think about looking, my hands would NOT stay on the sterring will. 3. Got home - driving 20 miles an hour - in case I had pull over again. At home, can't stop what my family calls full body shakes. Then about every twenty minutes go into an "Episode" (my family again) which was full on convulsions. No one would leave my side. 4. Stopped taking Otezla and flushed system with water - like 15-20 bottles a day for two days. Convulsions are almost gone. OTEZLA IS AN EVIL DRUG - SHOULD NOT BE ON THE MARKET
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Reviewer: Wasongola Albert, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I do not have insurance. My doctor suggest I bought the much cheaper generic Apremilast from an India Online pharmacy Named "BonHoa Pharmacy"(you can search on google). After 4 months 80% clear and I had psoriatic over 75% of my body. Now after 6 months on it I am 99% clear. Unbelievable!!! This med has worked for me and I take/use nothing else in conjunction. God bless all of you. God b ... Show Full Comment

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I do not have insurance. My doctor suggest I bought the much cheaper generic Apremilast from an India Online pharmacy Named "BonHoa Pharmacy"(you can search on google). After 4 months 80% clear and I had psoriatic over 75% of my body. Now after 6 months on it I am 99% clear. Unbelievable!!! This med has worked for me and I take/use nothing else in conjunction. God bless all of you. God bless all of you.
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Reviewer: Nunnia, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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My Gosh- do not take this if you h e any bowel issues or are even slightly depressed.

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My Gosh- do not take this if you h e any bowel issues or are even slightly depressed.
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