Introduction
The most common side effects of TREMFYA include: upper respiratory infections, headache, injection site reactions, joint pain (arthralgia), diarrhea, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), fungal skin infections, herpes simplex infections, and bronchitis.
How long do you take TREMFYA?
TREMFYA is given as a 100 mg injection under your skin that you only need to take every 8 weeks, after 2 starter doses at weeks 0 and 4. That’s about 2 whole months that you don’t have to think about your treatment schedule.
How do I know if TREMFYA is working?
If you’re taking Tremfya (guselkumab) for plaque psoriasis, you might start to see clearer skin after about 4 months. On the other hand, if you’re taking this medication for psoriatic arthritis, you may start to see improvement in your symptoms (e.g., joint pain, stiffness, swelling) after about 6 months.
Is hair loss a side effect of TREMFYA?
Could I experience hair loss while using Tremfya? No, it’s not likely. Hair loss wasn’t reported in studies of Tremfya. If you have scalp psoriasis, this can sometimes lead to patchy hair loss, especially if your scalp gets irritated from scratching.
Does Tremfya help with fatigue?
The IL-23 blocker Tremfya (guselkumab) improves fatigue in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and this response is maintained through 52 weeks of active treatment, according to data from two Phase 3 clinical trials, DISCOVER-1 and DISCOVER-2.
Is weight gain a side effect of Tremfya?
Tremfya hasn’t been linked to weight loss or weight gain in studies. However, weight loss could be a sign of an infection, such as TB, or other condition that requires treatment.
Where is the best place to inject Tremfya?
The best place to inject Tremfya is into the front of your thighs or the lower part of your abdomen, avoiding the area around your belly button (stay an inch away from your belly button). If somebody else is giving you your injection they can also administer it into the outer area of your upper arm.
What happens when you stop Tremfya?
TREMFYA can be used with or without a type of medicine called a conventional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD), such as methotrexate. You should not stop using TREMFYA without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop treatment, symptoms of psoriasis may come back.
Will Tremfya help with arthritis?
TREMFYA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). In two medical studies, more than half of patients treated with TREMFYA had at least a 20% improvement in active PsA symptoms (joint pain, stiffness, swelling) at 24 weeks compared to placebo.
How long do you stay on biologics for psoriasis?
You may need patience to see the treatment results you want after starting a biologic for psoriatic arthritis. For some people, it can take around three months to see meaningful results. Your doctor will likely have you stay on a biologic for at least six months to give it time to work.
Conclusion
Between $0 and $10 per month. 1. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on dosing, indication, site of care, insurance coverage, and your eligibility for support programs.
