Skyrizi 101: Uses, Dosing, Side Effects, Cost Concerns (Plus - Does It Really Cause Weight Loss?)

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @americanpaisareturns9051
    @americanpaisareturns9051 Před 2 lety +16

    Been on Skyrizi for over 2 years. No side effects and clear skin with only 2 minor flare ups throughout that time. Monoclonal Antibodies are a game changer.

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      May I know if you are still using Skyrizi? Allen

    • @americanpaisareturns9051
      @americanpaisareturns9051 Před rokem +1

      @@allenjeng5887 Yup! Still works great.

    • @virtuallibrary7218
      @virtuallibrary7218 Před rokem +3

      I have several questions.
      Please and please help me out.
      1. Do i have to take the shots for lifelong , or there is a point where i need to stop this ?
      2. Is there any chance that The treatment would stop working and inreturn it would increase the severity?
      Please help me out.

    • @alicebackhaut7859
      @alicebackhaut7859 Před 10 měsíci

      Did you have it in your scalp and did you lose hair? IF so , did your hair regrow?

    • @lefthandwarlock8503
      @lefthandwarlock8503 Před 6 měsíci

      How old are you cause that makes a difference

  • @isabeleckert293
    @isabeleckert293 Před 2 lety +14

    To be honest, I feel not so tired anymore, because it feels, as if the inflammation is gone and so I feel even more vital

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      Isabel, Do you plan to use Skyrizi for the long term? Any thought?

    • @isabeleckert1274
      @isabeleckert1274 Před rokem

      @@allenjeng5887 Hi Allen,
      I am still free from it except tiny bit on the head, and not allowd to eat lots of meat, because than my joints of the right hand start to inflame.
      I took the last injection in Juli '22.
      One ist still waiting in the fridge.
      If I need it, I will use it, and also before it goes of, because it is so expensive.

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem

      @@isabeleckert1274 Thanks a lot for sharing. I am thinking to let my son try it. But, not sure if it is a long-term solution due to the cost. I don't see anybody saying that they already used it for 5 or 10 years. So, maybe many users already stopped to use it. Do you know? What is your plan?

  • @andrewbehic7281
    @andrewbehic7281 Před rokem +7

    I did creams, and pills, skyrizi is a game changer!!! My insurance it cost me 120 but with the medication that the manufacturer provided it’s only costing me 5 dollars 🎉

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem

      Thanks for the feedback Andrew

  • @jqshva1689
    @jqshva1689 Před 2 lety +7

    I’m just here because I keep seeing the CZcams ad and SkyRizi sounds like a SoundCloud rapper name

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety

      That was good 👍🏻

    • @Sokrabiades
      @Sokrabiades Před 2 lety

      If I'm not mistaken, Abbvie did a poll to choose the name for the drug and it was determined that people preferred the word "sky" and the letter "z".

  • @isabeleckert293
    @isabeleckert293 Před 2 lety +6

    It helped me a lot.
    Third dosis in 3 month.
    Plaque almost gone.
    Second dosis only one day tired, took it on saturday to have time to sleep.
    After that no more side effects.
    I am truly happy.

  • @donflo3
    @donflo3 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks a lot for this video! I took my 1st dose three days ago. Very informative.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks Donovan. Keep me posted on your progress.

  • @atlasyts
    @atlasyts Před 4 měsíci +1

    I used to pay about $95 per dose when I was on COBRA insurance. The moment I went to Social Security and Medicare, My deductible for each injection went to $30K
    That's $120K a year. That's on top of 12K we pay to Medicare. I had no choice, but to give it up, and live with it.

  • @1abduls
    @1abduls Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you doctor.. I’m starting the first dose soon.. i hope it will help reduce my situation

  • @gypsyrose4110
    @gypsyrose4110 Před rokem +1

    My husband is having his very first injection of Skyrizi on December 23. He has had all of his COVID Boosters so we will see if he suffers with any side effects. We started out with an ointment but the Psoriasis was spreading all over his body and very fast and not going away. We went to the doctor and she diagnosis Psoriasis and she gave us a brochure about Skyrizi so my husband will be getting his first injection December 23, 2022.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem +1

      Keep us posted 👍🏻

    • @charleeschannel4841
      @charleeschannel4841 Před rokem +1

      How did it go?

    • @gypsyrose4110
      @gypsyrose4110 Před rokem +6

      @@charleeschannel4841 We were able to get on the Skyrizi plan (a lot of paper work involved). My husband has had 2 injections (December 23, 2022 & January 20, 2023) plus a follow up visit to the dermatology he is doing great no side effects and the infected areas started clearing up in about 2/3 weeks with the first injection. The injections are easy with instructions. He has about 3 more injections in 2023. 5 Stars for Skyrizi

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      @@gypsyrose4110 Do you plan to use Skyrizi for the long term? My son plans to take it. And, I am not sure about how long he should use it. If the user stops to use it, he/she may have to use another solution. Right?

    • @user-wr2dp6mq6u
      @user-wr2dp6mq6u Před 5 měsíci

      我才看到你們的信息。現在怎樣了?時隔一年多,因為我剛注射第二针剂,當然看不出效果。

  • @jq2147
    @jq2147 Před 3 lety +4

    I start Skyrizi tomorrow and found this video very helpful.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 3 lety

      Thank you

    • @clarkkentll5490
      @clarkkentll5490 Před 3 lety +1

      Update please how have you been on skyrizi ?

    • @jq2147
      @jq2147 Před 3 lety +4

      @@clarkkentll5490 So far the results are nothing short of AMAZING! My psoriasis is completely gone! I took the starting dose in June then my second dose in July. I'm now on an every 3 month schedule, with the next shot in October. I've experienced no side effects. My psoriasis was not severe like some people have it, but it was pretty moderate at its worst. I spent 25 years having to use ointments to make it disappear temporarily. I truly consider this treatment a miracle.

    • @clarkkentll5490
      @clarkkentll5490 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jq2147 that’s great news I’m very happy for you
      I have a condition similar to psoriasis (Pityriasis rubra Pilaris) and on humira but other who have my skin condition are having great response with skyrizi as well soo I’ll speak with my dermatology about a switch.
      Thanks again

    • @ct79
      @ct79 Před 2 lety

      @@jq2147 I'm about 45% involved now up from 15% while on Taltz. Hoping for the similar results.

  • @myrollingpeach
    @myrollingpeach Před 4 měsíci +1

    Skyrizi is causing weight gain for me even eating low calorie. Seems a common complaint in support groups too.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 4 měsíci

      That's helpful to know. Thank you

  • @polarskye
    @polarskye Před rokem +1

    Im due to begin skyrizi soon it will be my fourth biologic. Im really hoping it works as this time my entire body is affected about 50% skin coverage. Im lucky living in uk with our NHS it’s free. Im hoping an IL 23 will work with me.

  • @AskCurtis
    @AskCurtis  Před rokem

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    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      Curtis, Do you know any patients used Skyrizi for a long time like 5-10 years? I am thinking to let my son try it and wish to know more about it. I was told that if the users stop the Skyrizi treatment, the problem may come back again.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem

      Allen - unfortunately I don’t know anybody who has been on it that long

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      @@AskCurtis Thanks a lot for the response. Does this mean that the user can stop the injection when the situation improvement is satisfied? And, then, if the issue comes back, the user can do the injection again? I assume Skirizi can not cure Psoriasis permanently.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem

      It really depends on the patient as far as wether it will come back or not

    • @allenjeng5887
      @allenjeng5887 Před rokem +1

      @@AskCurtis Thanks a lot for the response. Do you mean for some patients it may come back and for some patients it may not? I was told there is no permanent cure for psoriasis and assumed it will come back.

  • @colmedev
    @colmedev Před 3 lety +7

    Never tried these injections before, was some how managing with herbal treatments but the situation has got worse with it spreading in different areas. DOCTOR recommended to try skyrizi. My age is 34 and other than psoriasis never had any other health issues may be because of the high immunity. so Just worried by taking skyrizi to treat psoriasis will it lead to me getting other diseases.

    • @isabeleckert293
      @isabeleckert293 Před 2 lety +3

      I take vitamin d and b and go out in the forest a lot
      I feel fit.

    • @zandersorc
      @zandersorc Před 5 měsíci +1

      How are you doing now that its been a few years? Was your immunity weakened.

  • @VineetMishra89
    @VineetMishra89 Před 3 lety +1

    Great content. I am going to get my first dose soon.

  • @nadja5749
    @nadja5749 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was really helpful! Thank you
    Is it possible to „avoid“ side effects? To protect the skin from getting fungus? Can I support my overall immune system while on Skyrizi? Any tips? Thank you!!!

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Nadja - not possible to 'avoid' side effects in my experience. Some people have it worse than others but very patient dependent. As far as things to do pretty much the common sense stuff like eating a wide variety of natural foods that support your metabolism, getting good sleep, avoiding stressors (extreme diets, caloric restriction, work/life balance), etc.

  • @ct79
    @ct79 Před 2 lety +1

    New patient on this, thanks for the information.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely. Any other topics you want covered let me know

    • @ct79
      @ct79 Před 2 lety +1

      @@AskCurtis maybe some tips on how to stay healthy while on these meds. Like avoiding infection. Maybe natural supplements that should be taken or considered. Thanks again!

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety +1

      @@ct79 great suggestions. Thank you 👍🏻

  • @sunnydevilliers6767
    @sunnydevilliers6767 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Almost killed me & still may the dosing for psoriasis is 150mg the dosing gor my chrones was 600mg every 4 weeks after my 3rd infusion my cortisol fell fron 400 to 11 i alnost died the drug attacked my adrenal system now ive got addison's disease & the very next day after my 3rd iv infusion my chrones came back the worst its ever been.
    Im laying in a Bournemouth hospital bed waiting for a colonoscopy tomorrow.
    Pituitary issues adrenal gland packed up terrible

  • @jamiemercer5221
    @jamiemercer5221 Před 6 dny

    i have my first one on hand and in the fridge but i herd so many ppl talks about side effects and i have chronic anxiety so this has terrified me and i cannot make myself take it even though i need it are their anyone out there that has done the same did you overcome your fear?

  • @marybarros8646
    @marybarros8646 Před rokem +2

    If you were to get an upper respiratory infection does it or is it something that lasts forever or is it treated and it goes away. Along with the other side effects are they treated and they go away. Or is this something you will deal with for life because you took this medicine.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem

      Generally speaking, they come and go

  • @yopipes
    @yopipes Před rokem +3

    Doc wants to put my son on it in a few months when he turns 18. He has Crohn’s. I’d like to know your opinion on this. His age the med and side effects. Thx

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem +1

      It’s an option but if it was my son I’d start looking at potential root causes of the Crohns. For example, I did a video today on Vitamin D and gut health. Very important. Also, inflammation, etc.

    • @EverydayinMontana
      @EverydayinMontana Před rokem +2

      YES, I was on meds for Crohns for many years and got off of them, and in remission for almost 10 years by changing my diet and increasing daily vitamin D intake.

  • @marc-antoinepepin549
    @marc-antoinepepin549 Před 3 lety +2

    A take skyrizi for 9 months and my skin turns close to normal ! But a ave one side effects a fil exosted 😴

    • @isabeleckert293
      @isabeleckert293 Před 2 lety +6

      I started taking vitamin b
      No more tiredness
      Completely gone

  • @xawaomar100
    @xawaomar100 Před rokem

    I was ordered with Skyrizi for my Chrons Disease. The first 3 doses were intravenous monthly. I noticed within that time, when I combed my hair so much would come out. I analyzed any changes that occurred within those 3 months, and all I could think of was starting this medication. Anyone else experienced this?

    • @abriyahyasha-rahla2656
      @abriyahyasha-rahla2656 Před 8 měsíci

      I’m about to start treatment for Crohn’s disease as well. I’ve been experiencing some hair loss/shedding for several months now, but I’m also menopausal. I’m a little bit hesitant now, because the last thing I need is something else contributing to more hair shed. How are you doing with subsequent treatments? Did the hair shedding slow down down or go away?

    • @xawaomar100
      @xawaomar100 Před 8 měsíci

      @abriyahyasha-rahla2656 I have actually started to think the hair loss was attributed to stress. I was actually diagnosed with crohn's during a very, very stressful period last year. I was doing full-time work and full-time school. I was working one weekend and had 2 big research papers due by Monday. That's when I started getting the horrible abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. 3 months in being newly diagnosed, I lost a lot of hair. I decided to go part-time for work and finish off my masters. Reading the symptoms of the medication, I found no side effects to be hair loss. Stress can play a huge factor in IBD and crohn's, which is why a lot of young adults get diagnosed. The hair loss stopped. I cut a large chunk of my hair, and I'm just trying to grow it out now. Stress causes hair loss also! Maybe you have a lot of stressors in your life. I was diagnosed last year at the age of 29 and was recovering from brain surgery I had earlier that year, plus I started school and was working full time. I was juggling a lot and never realized it until I got sick. Stress isn't worth it. It harms the body.

  • @johnhancock8463
    @johnhancock8463 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @dr_aliahmed9091
    @dr_aliahmed9091 Před 2 lety +1

    How can I order skyrizi injections from Iraq, please ??😔

  • @jeffc5050
    @jeffc5050 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello, I enjoyed your video. I have a question. Can I take Skyrizi and take the COVID vaccine? I think not because it could lower the effectiveness of the medicine

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you. This whole issue continues to be a moving target. In my experience most doctors still encourage folks to get the vaccine. Skyrizi is technically an immunosuppressant so our concern is that it can actually lower the effectiveness of the vaccine

    • @jeffc5050
      @jeffc5050 Před 2 lety +3

      @@AskCurtis Thank you! I still have not got the COVID vaccine yet. I am going towards the 5th dose of the Syriza next month

    • @kris-co2wt
      @kris-co2wt Před rokem

      Do yourself a favor and don’t get the Covid vaccine. It led to my autoimmune issues spiraling out of control

  • @malekhaimoud9905
    @malekhaimoud9905 Před 2 lety +1

    Peace be upon you, I am from Algeria and psoriasis covered my whole body. I want to try Skyrise. How do I get it? I really need it. Who can help me?

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety +1

      Malek - I would maybe reach out to the manufacturer of Skyrizi. They can point you in the right direction for getting financial assistance in your country (if they have it).

  • @kramer7026
    @kramer7026 Před 3 lety +2

    How long does it take for skyrizi to get out of blood?

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 3 lety +2

      Ryan sorry for the late response. Skyrizi will take 4-5 months to get out of your system. Thanks

  • @marthal2539
    @marthal2539 Před 2 lety +1

    Soy de peru como podria obtenerlo?

  • @thespooner3906
    @thespooner3906 Před rokem

    as much as I would love to keep taking skyrizi I think I've been getting a bad reaction to it after coming off of humaria (for crohn's), my body built up resistance to that so we had to try something different. How long does Skyrizi usually stay in your body before wearing off I never could find anything about that

  • @moadbasel2244
    @moadbasel2244 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello...
    I want to ask you if skyiri affect body parts like liver or kidneys, because I can't seem to find a good source about.

    • @moadbasel2244
      @moadbasel2244 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello...
      I wanna ask is it safe to take the covid vaccine while on skyrizi?

    • @jq2147
      @jq2147 Před 3 lety +1

      @@moadbasel2244 My Doctor told me to wait 2 weeks after second COVID vaccination shot before starting Skyrizi.

    • @moadbasel2244
      @moadbasel2244 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jq2147 I started with skyrizi before vaccination*not vaccinated till now*, when I asked my doctor he said just take it without giving it a second thought, when I asked about interference between the two shots or side effects, he kept saying there is no research on the subject. I talked to other doctor who do the vaccination for advice, she advised its better to take it after completion of the course or the vaccine with the dead virus and take the vaccine in the period between the skyrizi ahots.

    • @jq2147
      @jq2147 Před 3 lety

      @@moadbasel2244 Thank you for that information!

  • @clarkkentll5490
    @clarkkentll5490 Před 3 lety

    Hello Dr I’m considering switching from humira to skyrizi you think it’s worth the try been on humira for 6 months only 50% better but itching has never left thanks

  • @michellebrooks6930
    @michellebrooks6930 Před 2 lety +1

    Does skyrizi interfere with diabetes or ckd

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety +1

      Not that I am aware of. Please double check with your doctor though

    • @fishandchips1762
      @fishandchips1762 Před rokem +1

      Michelle Brooks it could do if you gain weight on biological drugs.

  • @junglegem
    @junglegem Před 3 lety +3

    its sooo good to see this drug losing traction and for society rejecting it

    • @eclecticgentleman
      @eclecticgentleman Před 3 lety +1

      Why do you feel that way? I've heard nothing but positive feedback from people

    • @danielhuffman2571
      @danielhuffman2571 Před 3 lety +1

      You're a dumbass i am on it and its great if you have psoriasis it helps me live an easy life

    • @clarkkentll5490
      @clarkkentll5490 Před 3 lety +1

      @@danielhuffman2571 glad it’s helping you brother I’m considering switching from humira to skyrizi hopefully it can clear me as well without risks or side effects
      How long have you been on it

    • @danielhuffman2571
      @danielhuffman2571 Před 3 lety

      @@clarkkentll5490 been on it 2 months and it has 90% cleared up my severe psoriasis dont listen to this dumbass above

  • @sweetpie8928
    @sweetpie8928 Před 2 lety

    Basically if u want cancer take this medication

    • @fishandchips1762
      @fishandchips1762 Před rokem

      ​@@theworldisastage1984 Don't be angry you weren't aware of the side effects. The good thing is now you are aware and will question your doctor if he or she asks you to take another biologic and you will look at the side effects of the drug the doctor wants to give you and decide on that basis. Good luck.

  • @davidmmccardle4131
    @davidmmccardle4131 Před 2 lety

    I like at the end of this guy's lecture he mentions, if you need financial assistance there are plans out there to help you afford this drug! I for one would seek the help of a holistic doctor to tray natural therapies, this is just another sales pitch from big pharma to make millions on a drug that doesn't work, and that's loaded with side effects!

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před 2 lety +3

      David - you obviously don’t know me very well.

    • @AskCurtis
      @AskCurtis  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

    • @kris-co2wt
      @kris-co2wt Před rokem

      Yeah your holistic quacks will throw “cure” after “cure” at you-here drink this tea; cut this out of your diet, here buy this supplement. What a joke. I hope you don’t end up suffering with an autoimmune disorder to the extent of those of us who had to choose pharmaceuticals. I was severely
      su/i/ci/da/l before I was prescribed a biologic and now I’m not. Which would you rather have-me k/i/l/l myself, or go on a pharmaceutical that has been researched and developed by immunologists? Hmmmm. Hopefully YOU won’t have to make that choice for yourself but I had to.

  • @carolinebeauregard8625
    @carolinebeauregard8625 Před 10 měsíci

    I am prescribed Skyrizi for Chrohn’s disease. Does it cause seizures? Never had seizure before . And have had them since taking skyrizi and want to know if it is causing this?