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Compare Apremilast (Otezla) and BRODALUMAB (Siliq) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Otezla · PDE4 Inhibitor
How it works
Inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), increasing intracellular cAMP levels to modulate inflammatory mediator production.
Approved for
Siliq · Biologic (IL-17 Inhibitor)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Brodalumab is a human monoclonal IgG2 antibody that selectively binds to human IL-17RA and inhibits its interactions with cytokines IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17C,...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 13 Reddit discussions
Apremilast
17%
positive
6 threads
BRODALUMAB
43%
positive
7 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for Apremilast
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
2 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
This is a 38-year-old female with multiple medical problems including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for which she receives secukinumab, apremilast, and leflunomide. She is admitted to the hospital on November 16 for progressive dyspnea and generalized body pain. She has chronic sinus congestio
What’s going on with me is kind of a question mark so I’m thinking of throwing it out to the internet for some ideas. I know my doctors are doing their best and I feel taken care of but not getting any real answers and they’re really overworked with the pandemic. It’s not instead of, because I am be
I'm 17M Asian 5'11 weigh around 190 lbs. I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis 2 weeks ago. My arms were already getting better and barely any flare-ups were happening as I was using the meds my doctor prescribed which were oral apremilast/otezla 30mg a day and topical 0.5% bethamethasone ointment,
I am a radiologist. I just received antirabies treatment few hours ago. I wonder if topical clobetasol has any effect on efficacy of rabies treatment. I take apremilast 10 mg for psoriasis O.D. Other than that, im taking Vitamin D shots (60000 IU weekly) Non-alcoholic Non-smoker
* **Age:** 24 * **Sex:** M * **Height/Weight:** 170cm / 75 kg * **Race:** Indian (Honestly, I don't know.) * **Primary Complaint:** Questioning treatment plan for Alopecia Areata * **Duration:** 3 years * **Any existing medical issues:** Hypertension and Ulcerative Colitis * **Current medications an
Italia, uomo, 31 anni, 60 kg, non fumatore. Sportivo, da sempre alimentazione sana. Ciao a tutti. Da inizio 2023 ho costantemente ulcere orali, macchie rosse e piccoli rigonfiamenti in bocca. All’inizio erano numerose e molto dolorose; oggi la situazione è più “leggera” ma persiste: di solito
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
7 Reddit threads analysed for BRODALUMAB
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
5 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Earlier today I was browsing Reddit and stumbled [upon a post](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/33ej71/disabled_people_of_reddit_what_is_something_we_do/cqkbwu7) It made me remember all I vowed to do if I ever managed rid myself of psoriasis. To this date I’ve not yet shared a whole lot
I'm currenlty engaged in a clinical trail for a new drug called "Brodalumab", am considering doing an AMA. Is there enough interest in this to warrant the AMA? My P had taken over 80-90% of my body and is now well under 5%. It has been a life changing experience and I want to tell others of the hope
Hello folks, Apologies if this is against the rules despite my reading them, I wanted to ask if folks have any experience with Leflunomide with treating psoriatic arthritis. I'm already on Brodalumab which has completely reversed the skin side but now at 35/36 I've started getting awful joint pains
Hello everyone, I've been dealing with psoriasis for about 9 years. I've tried Methotrexate and also Accutane. The latter helped significantly at first, but eventually stopped working. Now I'm supposed to start a medication called Kyntheum (active ingredient: Brodalumab). It's a biologic. Has anyon
Herein we explain how our novel data mining strategies for RNA-Seq datasets lead to new insights into the pathophysiology of psoraisis, an immune-mediated disease involving the skin. This story can also be found in [our recently published manuscript in JCI Insight.](https://insight.jci.org/articles/
I've been desperately looking into the 'cures,' making headway with recent science. As I've been going through an especially treacherous winter flare. It seems like stem cell therapies have made some profound headway in permanent remission of this disease, but unfortunately they are not legal treatm
Like the title says, I was supposed to start on Taltz but my doctor presumed that Siliq or Brodalumab would be best for me, He asked if I had any depression etc, I said I was never diagnosed but I do experience spells of depression as do anyone, I'm wondering if anyone here uses Siliq/Brodalumab an
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Apremilast is a PDE4 Inhibitor, while BRODALUMAB belongs to the Biologic (IL-17 Inhibitor) class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles. Apremilast is administered via Oral, whereas BRODALUMAB uses Subcutaneous. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
Apremilast carries 3 FDA warnings. BRODALUMAB carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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