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Compare Apremilast (Otezla) and METHOTREXATE (METHOTREXATE) — 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
METHOTREXATE, Trexall, Otrexup · DMARD
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Methotrexate inhibits dihydrofolic acid reductase. Dihydrofolates must be reduced to tetrahydrofolates by this enzyme before they can be utilized as carrie...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 21 Reddit discussions
Apremilast
17%
positive
6 threads
METHOTREXATE
20%
positive
15 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
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15 Reddit threads analysed for METHOTREXATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
125 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Edit #3: I passed out today on my apartment steps out of absolutely the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life and someone saw me and called an ambulance. I finally got a diagnosis in the emergency room after bawling my eyes out of frustration at this entire situation and they found out I have a corona
This is going to be so, so, so long and I’m so sorry. But we don’t know what else to do. I’ve tried to compress it the best I could. 3f with medical mystery. First year of life: -couldn’t latch until 2 months old -refused all food, in all forms. -up every 20 minutes every single night, wouldn’t
Hey /r/pharmacy I'm a mod over on the /r/lupus sub and we got our [first report](https://www.reddit.com/r/lupus/comments/vt9owi/denied_my_methotrexate/) from a from an established user of the sub saying their methotrexate prescription has been denied due to the recent overturning of roe. This has [b
I've been dancing my heart out for the last couple days. In public. I don't know why I'm just happy to be alive and moving and I don't even need music. It is honestly so abnormal for me to be dancing that I figured I should ask here? Nothing bad comes from the urge to dance in public yeah? F19 5'4 1
https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=oklahoma&number=CF-2023-2233&cmid=4194257 Maybe fuzzy on details, but basically this case was a doc who ordered mtx for a patient and sent the order as qd vs qw. Pharmacist filled it. Patient died. Obviously very sad, we just normally
F23 just ran a 10k. For reference I use to be a big runner so I have pride but haven't ran in a few months so no foundation. Absolutely killed myself to PR today. The race was brutal with cramping in my legs and lower back. I have probably ran hundreds of races. NEVER before have I gotten so immedi
25F USA 130 lbs 5'6 Meds: Prednisone, Cymbalta, 5mg Percocet 3x a day I will appreciate any insight. I'm so frustrated and exhausted I can hardly think straight by this point. Typing this from a hospital bed, actually! I will try to provide how this affects me both physically and mentally, and my st
Be careful and vigilant when dealing with maverick prescribers. Look at this example, the dosage was flagged and followed up on yet dispensed regardless. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/drug-for-common-skin-disorder-implicated-in-grandfather-s-death-20180206-p4yzik.html
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Apremilast is a PDE4 Inhibitor, while METHOTREXATE belongs to the DMARD class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
Apremilast carries 3 FDA warnings. METHOTREXATE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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