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Reviewer: mitchell, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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My husband had had psoriasis for over 30 years. He passed away May 07 after being on Raptiva for 18 mths. This was the only medication he was on. I am convinced his symptoms were masked by the medication, DO NOT take this drug. It should have been recalled 3 yrs ago. I have filed 3 complaints to the FDA. His doctor continued to dismiss his symptoms. He had a BSI of 80% and should have been
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Reviewer: Isis, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I've been on Raptive for 9 months, I went from being 85% covered to 20% covered in the 9 months. Though I was off the medication for 2 months and it came back twice as bad. I've had migraines, flu like symptoms (hot/cold chills, achy joint, bad migraines lasting 3-5 days). I've also noticed that I easily get sick and the cold last for a long time (hard to get rid of).
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Reviewer: dedpixi, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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well, i have been on raptiva for a little over a year. i got great results within 2 months, within 4 months i was completely clear. just dont stop taking though. i find it hard to keep giving myself injections. it gets sore and kind of annoying. overall, it has worked great for me. has anyone else got a cold and find it extremly hard to get rid of?
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have been on Enbrel,Humira and i am now on Raptiva for the last year and a half.
The Raptiva has worked the best for me.So far i have not had any side effects from any of them
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Reviewer: barb, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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Iam writing for my husband he had paoriasis for years before he started this treatment. He has no signs of psoriasis after using this for 6 months and it has been over a year and has had not side affects and his skin is clear. Thank you
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