I currently take Cosentyx for my HS. Ive been on it almost a year. It helps. I still get some flares, but they are not nearly as bad as they usedto be. My flares tend to be stress related. Hope it helps for you!
August 27
I also am on Cosentyx and I have seen a change--less flares and not as bad. It seems to work better than Humira for me and I only have to inject once a month compared to Humira which I was injecting once a week!
August 31
Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Overview
- Cosentyx is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
- Also known by its drug name, secukinumab.
- It is an immunomodulator — a drug that regulates Show Full Answer
Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Overview:
- Cosentyx is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
- Also known by its drug name, secukinumab.
- It is an immunomodulator — a drug that regulates the immune system’s activity.
- Considered a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
- Cosentyx is a genetically engineered antibody, or a protein the immune system uses to identify and neutralize substances.
- Believed to work by inhibiting interleukin 17A (IL-17A), a chemical messenger involved in HS inflammation.
Administration:
- Given every four weeks by subcutaneous injection (under the skin).
- May be administered every two weeks if the body doesn’t respond well enough to the drug.
- Comes as a single-use pen or prefilled syringe.
Side Effects:
- Common side effects include:
- Cold symptoms
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Diarrhea
- Rare but serious side effects include:
- Severe infections
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Additional Resources:
- For more details about this treatment, visit: [Cosentyx — Novartis](https://www.cosentyx.com/)
Community Support:
- Connect with others who understand on [myHSteam](https://www.myHSteam.com/treatments/cosentyx), the social network for people with hidradenitis suppurativa and their loved ones.
August 26
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