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For people 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis

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What causes psoriatic arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that can affect both the joints and skin. The specific cause of psoriatic arthritis is not fully known, though it’s believed that an overproduction of molecules in your body may activate any of the multiple symptoms of PsA. 

When these molecules, such as the IL-17A protein, are overproduced, your body’s immune system has inflammatory responses that can contribute to pain and swelling in the joints and tendons, and sometimes, even skin plaques—raised patches of red skin that are thick, scaly, and itchy. 

Without proper treatment, PsA may worsen, which is also known as psoriatic arthritis flares. And if left untreated, psoriatic arthritis may cause permanent joint damage. 

What are the first signs of psoriatic arthritis?

The first signs of psoriatic arthritis are not the same for everyone and can affect each person differently. PsA symptoms can include:

 

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Skin plaques and nail changes

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Joint pain, reduced range of motion and physical ability

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Pain and swelling commonly felt in hands, feet, and joints

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Tenderness in and around joints, tendons, and ligaments

 

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Sausage-like fingers or toes

Back Pain

Fatigue, back pain, and stiffness

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Joint damage: if left untreated, psoriatic arthritis may cause permanent joint damage

Men and women are equally at risk of developing Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Men and women are equally at risk of developing PsA

What are the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?

There are multiple symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, like joint pain and fatigue. These symptoms affect everyone differently. Use the sliders below the images to learn more about these symptoms and how they can affect you.

 

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BACK PAIN & STIFFNESS

"I had a very sharp pain in my lower back."

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DACTYLITIS

Swelling of an entire finger or toe, commonly referred to as "sausage-like."

"My fingers were so swollen I couldn't make a full fist."

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ENTHESITIS

Pain and tenderness where tendons and ligaments attach to bones.

"I had a very sharp pain on my heel."

 

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FATIGUE

"The pain fatigued me a lot, especially in the evening."

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PERMANENT JOINT DAMAGE

"I was misdiagnosed for a while. The inflammation eventually caused some deformity."

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JOINT PAIN & SWELLING, AND REDUCED PHYSICAL MOBILITY

"For me, psoriatic arthritis affects my major joints. My hips, shoulders, arms, feet, and ankles."

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SKIN PLAQUES AND NAIL CHANGES (IN PEOPLE WITH PLAQUE PSORIASIS)

"My plaque psoriasis started in small areas as a teenager. As I aged, it progressed. I was about 80% covered."

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"There was a lot of pain in my joints—especially in my hips, then in my knees and lower back. I really struggled to walk.”

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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.

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COSENTYX is a medicine that affects your immune system. COSENTYX may increase your risk of having serious side effects such as:

Infections

COSENTYX may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections. Some people have died from these infections.

  • Your doctor should check you for tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with COSENTYX.

  • If your doctor feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated with medicine for TB before you begin treatment with COSENTYX and during treatment with COSENTYX.

  • Your doctor should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with COSENTYX. Do not use COSENTYX if you have an active TB infection.

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After starting COSENTYX, call your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection listed above. Do not use COSENTYX if you have any signs of infection unless you are instructed to by your doctor.

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COSENTYX may cause serious side effects, including: 

Serious allergic reactions

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; skin rash or hives (red, itchy bumps).

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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The most common side effects of COSENTYX include: cold symptoms, diarrhea, and upper respiratory tract infections.

These are not all of the possible side effects of COSENTYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Before using COSENTYX, tell your doctor if you:

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INDICATIONS

COSENTYX® (secukinumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat:

  • people 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) 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)…

COSENTYX® (secukinumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat:

  • people 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) 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)

  • people 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA)

  • adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

  • adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and objective signs of inflammation 

  • people 4 years of age and older with active enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

  • adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

*Limitations apply. Valid only for those with private insurance. Program provides up to $16,000 annually for the cost of COSENTYX and up to $150 per infusion (up to $1,950 annually) for the cost of administration. Co-pay support for infusion administration cost not available in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Offer not valid under Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal or state program. Novartis reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this program without notice. See complete Terms & Conditions for details.