Hear from people taking COSENTYX® and see what their experiences have been. If you have any questions, make sure to ask your doctor.
Are you interested in sharing your story with others who are living with psoriatic arthritis? Call 1-877-879-0245 or e-mail info@voices-of-inspiration.com to learn more about this opportunity.
RHEUM IN THE ROOM – EPISODE 1
Rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins welcomes patients to Rheum in the Room.
RHEUM IN THE ROOM – EPISODE 1
Rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins welcomes patients to Rheum in the Room.
RHEUM IN THE ROOM – EPISODE 2
Real patients discuss the limitations of living with PsA with Dr. Perkins.
RHEUM IN THE ROOM – EPISODE 3
Dr. Perkins and real patients discuss how inflammation may cause PsA symptoms.
RHEUM IN THE ROOM – EPISODE 4
Dr. Perkins explains how COSENTYX works differently by targeting the IL-17A protein.
Real Talk: The connection between PsA & PsO
Rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins explains how PsA and PsO are connected.
Real Talk: What makes COSENTYX different?
Dr. Perkins explains how COSENTYX is different by targeting the IL-17A protein.
REAL TALK: The Benefits of COSENTYX® CONNECT
A biologic coordinator talks to Wendy about our personal support program.
Do not use COSENTYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to secukinumab or any of the other ingredients in COSENTYX. See the Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients.
COSENTYX is a medicine that affects your immune system. COSENTYX may increase your risk of having serious side effects such as:
COSENTYX may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections.
New cases of inflammatory bowel disease or "flare-ups" can happen with COSENTYX, and can sometimes be serious. If you have inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease), tell your doctor if you have worsening disease symptoms during treatment with COSENTYX or develop new symptoms of stomach pain or diarrhea.
Serious allergic reactions can occur. Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: feeling faint; swelling of your face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing or throat tightness; chest tightness; or skin rash. If you have a severe allergic reaction, do not give another injection of COSENTYX.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I use COSENTYX?
See the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with your COSENTYX for information on how to prepare and inject a dose of COSENTYX, and how to properly throw away (dispose of) used COSENTYX Sensoready® pens and prefilled syringes.
The most common side effects of COSENTYX include: cold symptoms, diarrhea, and upper respiratory infections. These are not all of the possible side effects of COSENTYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
COSENTYX® (secukinumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that involves large areas or many areas of the body, and who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet or UV light, alone or with systemic therapy).
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.