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Another Biological Drug Approved for Treating Psoriasis

The FDA has ordinary a new drug called Stelara for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. Stelara is known under the generic name of ustekinumab, and is injected in the skin, and works by blocking part of the body’s immune system.
According to Bruce Bebo, Jr., director of research and medical programs for the [...]

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Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Pulled From Market

WEDNESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) — The troubled psoriasis drug Raptiva is life withdrawn from the U.S. market, California-based drug maker Genentech announced Wednesday.
The go comes nearly two months after U.S. shape officials issued a public shape advisory on the drug after confirming a link to a rare, sometimes fatal brain infection.
In a prepared release, [...]

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Raptiva Can Cause Serious Brain Infection

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The government is warning that taking the psoriasis drug Raptiva could result in serious brain infection and even death. Raptiva may cause a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
Raptiva may cause a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
The Food and Drug Administration cited three inveterate cases, and a possible [...]

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has anyone used the drug Enbrel for Psoriastic Arthritis?

deidreemorrow questioned: To get this drug called “Enbrel” the consultant told us there is a criteria to get through, has anyone any knowledge of what this really earnings?Say Goodbye to Psoriasis

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Enbrel for Psoriasis?

fritzav questioned: This used to work splendid for my husband, but now our insurance wont cover it. Do you know of any thing else that works this well? Does your insurance cover Enbrel? Is there any way we can get them to pay?Say Goodbye to Psoriasis

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Do have any prescription drug suggestions for Rheumatoid Arthritis? What do you think about Enbrel?

wicked questioned: I am currently unsatisfied with my treatment. I am taking hydroxychloriquine & asulfasalizine [spelling is most definately ill-treat]. I was hopeful when I saw an ad for Orencia, but it is not yet covered under my shape plot. I am looking for suggestions for treatments that have worked for other RA sufferers.Psoriasis Product [...]

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Has anyone had Amevive or Enbrel treatments for psoriasis?

LuLu questioned: I have been given the option of taking Amevive or Enbrel for psoriasis by my doctor. I have heard all the information (side effects, and such) and I would really like to hear from people that have really used it ….how it worked for them and so on. If anyone has [...]

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I injected Enbrel into a blood vessel?

foof questioned: Do I need to be worried? I pulled back on the plunger and didn’t see anything but then when I pulled the needle out there was alot of dark red blood and then I saw a small blood inside the needle area of the syringe? Will this be a problem??Psoriasis Cure

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