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Reaching out to the doctor is absolutely the right instinct here — especially after only 5 days at the lower dose and already noticing a significant increase in pain. That's important information your doctor needs to hear.

A few things worth keeping in mind: - Cosentyx can take several weeks to reach its full effect, so it Show Full Answer

Reaching out to the doctor is absolutely the right instinct here — especially after only 5 days at the lower dose and already noticing a significant increase in pain. That's important information your doctor needs to hear.

A few things worth keeping in mind: - Cosentyx can take several weeks to reach its full effect, so it may not yet be providing enough coverage to compensate for the reduced dose of the other medication
- Pain increases during a medication transition can sometimes be temporary, but 5 days in with elevated pain is worth flagging right away
- Your doctor may want to slow the taper, pause it, or adjust the plan based on how you're responding

Don't stop or change anything on your own — but do contact your doctor soon. As one MyPsoriasisTeam member shared about navigating treatment changes, their doctors were "great and willing to help find the right" approach.

You're asking exactly the right questions. 💪

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