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Before and After Results | Otezla® (apremilast) for Psoriasis
Indications
Approved Uses Otezla® (apremilast) is a prescription medicine used to treat adult patients with:
  • Plaque psoriasis for whom phototherapy or systemic therapy is appropriate. Read more >
Approved Uses Otezla® (apremilast) is a prescription medicine used to treat adult patients with:
  • Plaque psoriasis for whom phototherapy or systemic therapy is appropriate.
  • Active psoriatic arthritis.
  • Oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease. Read less >

After just 4 months, see clearer skin on the outside while

Otezla works to treat
plaque psoriasis from the inside.

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No matter how often you face symptoms,
Otezla can help treat your plaque psoriasis

~5x saw reduced red/purple, flaky skin

more people saw reduced red/purple, flaky skin, so they could cover up less

In a study of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, 22% of people taking Otezla achieved clearer skin after 4 months compared to 4% on placebo.

~6x more people achieved clearer skin

more people achieved clearer skin

In a study of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, 33% of people taking Otezla achieved clearer skin after 4 months compared to 5% on placebo.

~2x more people felt less itch to scratch

more people felt less itch to scratch

In a study of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, 43% of people taking Otezla experienced less whole body itching after 4 months compared to 19% on placebo.

~3x more people had less scalp psoriasis

more people had less scalp psoriasis and left the hat at home

In a study of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis, 43% of people taking Otezla saw improvement after 4 months compared to 14% on placebo.

See Otezla results in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Before and after photos of an Otezla® (apremilast) patient's back
Before and after photos of an Otezla® (apremilast) patient's back

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Actual Otezla patients. Not everyone responds to Otezla. Those who do may respond differently.

Plaque psoriasis may present differently on varying skin tones.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.

Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing or swallowing, raised bumps (hives), rash or itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or arms.

Otezla can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, especially within the first few weeks of treatment. Use in elderly patients and the use of certain medications with Otezla appears to increase the risk of complications from having severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions occur.

Otezla is associated with an increase in depression. In clinical studies, some patients reported depression, or suicidal behavior while taking Otezla. Some patients stopped taking Otezla due to depression. Before starting Otezla, tell your doctor if you have had feelings of depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Be sure to tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or other mood changes develop or worsen during treatment with Otezla.

Some patients taking Otezla lost body weight. Your doctor should monitor your weight regularly. If unexplained or significant weight loss occurs, your doctor will decide if you should continue taking Otezla.

Some medicines may make Otezla less effective and should not be taken with Otezla. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines.

The most common side effects of Otezla include diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, tension headache, and headache. These are not all the possible side effects with Otezla. Ask your doctor about other potential side effects. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or planning to breastfeed.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-332-1088.

Please click here for the Full Prescribing Information for Otezla.

APPROVED USES

Otezla® (apremilast) is a prescription medicine used to treat adult patients with:

  • Plaque psoriasis for whom phototherapy or systemic therapy is appropriate.
  • Active psoriatic arthritis.
  • Oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

You must not take Otezla if you are allergic to apremilast or to any of the ingredients in Otezla.

Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Stop using Otezla and call your healthcare provider or seek emergency help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing or swallowing,