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Does Intake Of Otezla Cause Depression?

MY DOCTOR RECOMENDED ME TO USE OTEZLA BUT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ME HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEPPRESION AS THE SIDE EFFECT. MAY I TO KNOW WHAT % OF THE PACIENT HAVE DEPPRETION FOR USING OTEZLA. I WILL APPRE CIATE IF YOU CAN TO INFORM ME. SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I understand. First of all, you should work with your doctor for any treatment and cure. Doctors give you medicines after thoroughly examining you and understanding the investigations. When they prescribe medicines, those are well thought off. You may have some reservations about having those medicines, but doctors are sure you need those medicines. Please don't worry about the side effects of medicines, because your doctor thought the medicine is essential for you for a cure.

As for your question, Otezla is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. Otezla may cause depression. The risk may be greater in patients who have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or actions. I suggest you to consult your doctor for possible alterations in the prescription.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Does Intake Of Otezla Cause Depression?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I understand. First of all, you should work with your doctor for any treatment and cure. Doctors give you medicines after thoroughly examining you and understanding the investigations. When they prescribe medicines, those are well thought off. You may have some reservations about having those medicines, but doctors are sure you need those medicines. Please don t worry about the side effects of medicines, because your doctor thought the medicine is essential for you for a cure. As for your question, Otezla is a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor. Otezla may cause depression. The risk may be greater in patients who have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or actions. I suggest you to consult your doctor for possible alterations in the prescription. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.