I first used Acetretin generic which had no contraindications for the use of alcohol attached. I was using alcohol while on the meds and my triglicerides went up. I was asked to stop taking it. 3 months later I started again after non-alcohol consumption for 3 months and got Soriatane - non-generic and viewed entire pamphlete. I may have to wait 5 years to be able to donate blood/kidney. My plaq...
Saw no difference in the first 2 weeks, then by the 3rd week, I was so tired. Ended up having a hear attack and a stroke the following day.
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Kai | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/7/2021
Condition: Ichthyosis Lamellar
Overall rating 4.0
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Been on this medication for going on about 19 years now. Started when I was 12. No major side effects. When I started taking the medication I felt like crap for about 1 week or so but it took no time to help clear my condition. Now I have severe pealing on my feet and hands at times but that can mostly be worsened X100 by my condition. Especially in the summer because the only parts on my body that sweat are my hands and feet. But now I don’t know if it’s the medication or just because, I’m having problems with muscles and joints. My hips pop bad and I can crack my knees all the time. I’m having really bad pain in both my shoulders. Especially after work, I’m a mechanic so I tent to work above my head all the time. And worse of all I’m developing carpal tunnel in both my hands. Makes it difficult when all I do is work with my hands. Read More Read Less
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It’s Not Greyscale | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/6/2019
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been using this on the lowest dose for about 2 years without side affects. A couple of times I have increased the dose (with doctors approval) and had severe dry mouth and chapped lips. While the low dose generally heals the affected areas by about 90%, I still have small scaly areas. I have my blood work checked every 90 days and take 2400mgâ??s of fish oil to keep my cholesterol levels inline.
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Chiki | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/27/2018
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 1.3
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It has dried my face and lips so they are always dried and cracked and burn .. my face around my lips are red ... it did take the inflammation out for a little while ... then it stopped working ??
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Lisa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/13/2016
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/24/2015
Condition: Ichthyosis Lamellar
Overall rating 5.0
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sheila | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/25/2015
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 4.7
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it works pretty after taking it for a couple of months. Watch out if you stop taking it. The psoriasis comes back with a vengeance. I hope that it will work again. I used thousands of dollars worth of creams and ointments. This is the only thing that helps me
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/17/2014
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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Been on this medicine for over two and a half years. Once off it my foot started to break out and peel again so the doctor wants me back on it. Chapped lips and hair loss and soft finger nails are the biggest problems for me.
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Sunshine | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/12/2014
Condition: A Rare Hereditary Skin Condition
Overall rating 3.7
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Side effects include peeling skin ( excessive) on hands and feet, nail problems, lesions under both big toenails, odor and sweating on the bottom of my feet, itching skin, increase in cholesterol, ear pain. SORIATANE generally inhibits growth of squamous cell skin cancers and affects tissue that is fast growing such as hair and nails. Time has not reduced the intensity of side effects but increased the deterrent effect on skin cancers. It works or I would stop taking it.
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soritane | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/28/2014
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 4.0
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i was very satisfied until my insurance company put me on generic, i don't believe it has the same effect.
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Uncas | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 3.3
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Used for aprox 5 months w/o any problems. Then almost overnight it seemed that hair loss in clumps, on the lower part of scalp in back of head. Been off drug for 2 months hair just starting to grow back - white. Glad to be done with it.
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Soriatane | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My dr. tells me I have Lichen Planus in my mouth and tongue.Sent me to a dermatoligist and he prescribed Soriatane. I took it for one month and the side effects were so bad, I had skin peeling off my face lips arms legs. I quit taking the pills which he wanted me to take for 6 months, But my side effects still linger on and my mouth is worse.
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LaMarie C | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/11/2013
Condition: Other
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1st time onset of Placque Psoriasis of hands/feet in my 50's. Been on Soriatane about 2.5 months. Worst side effects so far are dry mouth/nose, bad taste in mouth, bouts of severe itching. Extreme fear of hair loss and hope that doesn't happen. Started on 10mg in July, increased to 20 mg 2 wks ago and do PUVA 3x's weekly (since Feb) plus apply ointments morning and at night. Always wear socks/shoes and sleep in socks & gloves after applying ointments. Psoriasis has improved somewhat. Hands in good shape right now with a few minor areas of rough spots. Feet better (not cracking/bleeding)...some peeling but still not cleared...feet still red around the edges..........Frustrating, discouraging - Trying to maintain hope and have faith in God that this will resolveRead More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 2.7
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Drastic hair loss. Itching continued and skin peeling increased. Too toxic to continue.
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NY truck driver | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/27/2013
Condition: Skin Disease Characterized by Swollen Itching Lesions
Overall rating 3.3
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I'm a 66 year old male.The problem was severe breaking out of the fingers, hands and bottom of feet. I don't think I have very bad side effects, but when I stop taking Soriatane the break-out starts again. My sugar count has gone up, and the Doctor says she is going to stop the med.. I feel I need this med. but what's going to happen when I stop? Washing the areas is very important, i"m a truck driver and sometimes it is hard to stay clean.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 1.7
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Do not use my hair is all falling out!!!!!!!!!!
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escalade3 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/23/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Soriatane has been around for many years - I wish it would have been perscribed sooner. I have Ichtyosis Vulgaris. Have had no advterse side effects - it works very well and I am thrilled. Although some of these comments were frightening. I disregarded them, trusted my DERM and finally have soft skin.
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macommander | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/22/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 4.3
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Before I started taking Soriatane a had large scaling and crack's that would bleed, know I have very light redness and no crack,s or bleeding.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/21/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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after taking this med My skin has cleared also 100%. Only side effect so far is chapped lips
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Mo | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/6/2013
Condition: Severe Psoriasis that is Resistant to Treatment
Overall rating 1.0
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Saw no difference in the first 2 weeks, then by the 3rd week, I was so tired. Ended up having a hear attack and a stroke the following day.
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sush715 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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taking for about 3 weeks.having a matallitic taste in my mouth espally when eating ang drinking
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