oral medication
Posted Sat 13 Nov 2021 11.20 by william.hamill1@btinternet.com
I have had psoriasis for over forty years and have never had a time that i have not had it .
I have been told i have to stop putting creams on my skin because it is getting to thin the doctor wants me to take tablets but am a bit worried about side affects can anybody help with the best ones with the least side affects i am a 66year old male.
Posted Sun 14 Nov 2021 11.29 by Moggy1
Hi William
Acitretin is usually the first oral medication tried but has many side effects. Everyone reacts differently to medication but the best thing to do is follow your dermatologist advice.
Good luck
Posted Mon 15 Nov 2021 00.33 by Steview
A P sufferer for over 30 years, through good and bad times.
I agree with Moggy on Acitretin. Depending how severe your P is will be a factor on what is offered.
Acitretin as stated, hasmany possible visible an non visible side effects but not an immunosuppresent.
Whereas methotrexate taken weekly and cyclosporine taken daily are both immunosuppresent they have other benefits from my experience compared to Acitretin.
Whichever med you go with you will need regular blood tests. Goodluck.
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