Otelza for PsA

[Scottiedottie]

Just had good rheumatologist appt. Having tried 2 DMARDS unsuccessfully am now being put forward for treatment with Otelza. Has anyone had this?

[AuroraB]

Hi, yes this was added in to my regime as I had a lot of trouble with enthesitis. Had a lot of gastro side effects from it when I started, and to be honest no dramatic improvement although after about 3 months I tolerated it better, and now over a year on it still not sure if when I have better days it is the drug or the variability of the illness. Do hope it is smooth sailing for you if you try it and that it helps.

[Superfloozie]

Hi scottiedottie , I was on Otezla from sept 2015 to Aug 2016, also for PSA, for me it helped the joints a lot after about 3 months bedding in but I had really bad gastro issues (but I also have Chrons disease), plus dizziness and general illness, however, lots and lots of folk in the states (the inspire forum) had good relief and the sickness dissipated after a few months so I would really hope you're in the ones where it settles down. One thing I found helped is anti sickness meds which really kept me going through the day. Maybe worth getting those and if affected try ginger tea to settle your tummy. Seems a really positive drug though and less intrusive than a biologic. Hope it works out, do give it time to work though.

Best