Generic Name: Soriatane (acitretin)
Soriatane Reviews
For Psoriasis "Soriatane certainly helps with the psoriasis, but I'm not sure the side effects are worth it. I've got 2 infected ingrown toenails because the skin on my toes is so soft, it laps over and causes the toenails to be ingrown and then infected. I've lost a lot of hair. My fingernails peel and break. I have this plastic-like coating in my mouth that nothing gets rid of. There's got to be a better way!"
For Psoriasis "I took Soriatane for about four months until my hair started falling out. Although Soriatane cleared 80% of my moderate psoriasis, I did not want to lose more hair. While taking Soriatane, my lips became very dry and cracked, peeling skin on my feet, and loss of hair. It was effective in clearing the psoriasis."
For Psoriasis "I used Soriatane for about 9 months and had to stop using it because I lost my insurance. However, after those 9 months, I went about 2 1/2 years until my psoriasis started coming back. So, if your insurance will cover it, I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone."
For Psoriasis "Was born with a skin condition initially diagnosed as PRP, but a second biopsy years later (at age 60) said it was psoriasis. 95% coverage, and when untreated, very bad, including cracking, bleeding, and skin cancers. Doctors tried everything. Was placed on a new drug, Acitretin, when in my 20s. Later it was branded as Soriatane, and the cost increased and kept increasing each year. Dosage was 25 mg daily. No real side effects except I couldn't drink alcohol (it neutralizes the drug). I also use Medco's Aquaphilic Ointment and Alpha Keri bath oil. Worked great, although never cleared completely. Insurance cap too high, so had to go off it. Note for new users: Flares for a few weeks before taking full effect (works from inside out). Give it time."
For Psoriasis "After contracting a rare form of cancer called Merkel cell, after taking an immune system suppressing medicine, I used Soriatane with great results. My psoriasis was completely clear while on this. After about 1 year, my dermatologist took me off the medicine, stating that my liver could be affected if I stayed on it long term. He said my liver converted the Soriatane to some form of chemical that was harmful to the liver."
For Psoriasis "I have been on Soriatane for about a year. It has done wonders for my condition. I was on 25 mg per day, and the derm changed it to 25 mg every other day and 10 mg on opposite days. This has shown very little change, but a VERY tiny bit is now noticeable. I have had absolutely ZERO side effects. Overall, I'm thoroughly happy with it!"
For Psoriasis "I have palmoplantar pustular PsA with 4 other types of psoriasis. 25 mg per day did nothing. 50mgs/daily has helped the pustular on hands and feet, but other psoriasis forms in groin area, skin folds, under arms, head, nails, are not cooperating- in fact the psoriasis is growing in those areas."
For Psoriasis "All my muscles and joints got stiff 2 weeks after taking it, and I never went back to feeling normal, always stiff and achy."
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