Also know as Otezla, apremilast treats psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It regulates inflammation in the body. It blocks an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), which often causes more inflammation. It is a pill that you will take two times a day.
These often get better or go away during the first 4 to 6 weeks of taking the medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression.
Stop the medicine and call your doctor if you have any of the above symptoms.
To lower the risk of nausea and diarrhea, start the medicine with a starter pack. You will slowly take a higher dose over many days until you reach a goal dose of 30 mg 2 times a day. Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, this can change your recommended dose.
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