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Suggest Medication That Treats Both Psoriasis And Diarrhea

i have been taking otezla for the last 2 years, and embrel for a few years before that I have diarrhea 3 0r 4 days a week. I also have a constant sinus infection i am moving and need to change dermatologists and will need a new script. I am retired and would like to travel, but its difficult with loose bowels.i am looking for a medication that is effective against both psoriasis and diarrhea
posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hello

Dear sir sorry to hear about your health condition.The drugs your using for psoriasis will induce diarrhea. otezla may induce diarrhea in 15-20% of patients. etarnecept may make you prone for infection lead to diarrhoea.

you can use counter acting medication with drug dose modifications may useful. the drug crofelemer may used for diarrhea under expert advice. if your suffering from severe diarrhoea please consult your dermatologist he she will examine and treat you accordingly.


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Suggest Medication That Treats Both Psoriasis And Diarrhea

Hello Dear sir sorry to hear about your health condition.The drugs your using for psoriasis will induce diarrhea. otezla may induce diarrhea in 15-20% of patients. etarnecept may make you prone for infection lead to diarrhoea. you can use counter acting medication with drug dose modifications may useful. the drug crofelemer may used for diarrhea under expert advice. if your suffering from severe diarrhoea please consult your dermatologist he she will examine and treat you accordingly. take care