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Anyone Tried Cyclosporine Drug

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Shrewsbury, UK

Hi there, I have psoriasis and have tried every cream the doctor gave out, then i had a 20 week course of UVB treatment still nothing. I have been back to the dermatologist and i have been given cyclosporine. They have obviously gave me the low down of what they do and what side effects they could deliver. Has any one had these and could let me know how they went on them and any results or comments would be appriciated

March 4, 2016 (edited)
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I'm sorry to hear that. I've been on it for 4 weeks having kidney pain and some other side effects. What did you move onto? It's working great at the moment I am clearing up. Any learnings?

April 2, 2016
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Had great results for just over 2 years, developed facial hair, got a nasty chest infection, landed in hospital, then had kidney failure, so had to come off it

March 30, 2016
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Hiya was on cyclosporine for 8 mths cleared up my skin great, it was amazing, however was not allowed to stay on it long term due to possible kidney and liver damage, my consultant was very cautious!
Side effects were quite harsh thou, including increase in hair growth particularly on my face, burning to the back of my throat, hands, feet and lips tingling, nausea, and on a few occasions the shakes which led to a black out but that only happened twice, would I go on them again not really side effect were too harsh for me but everybody's different !

March 16, 2016
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Was on cyclosporine for 2 years, (completely clear) got phenumonia and the hospital stopped the cyclosporine. Once I restarted the cyclo it didn't work again.

March 13, 2016
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I was on it for a few years worked for about 1.5 years but then came bk never had any side effects from it now waiting to start starla

March 13, 2016

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