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Does Acitritin 10mg taken twice a day work for Psoriasis?

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May 5
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I tried Aprezo, Aqua rot, Halovate F cream mixed with Psomoist to apply, tab Neurobion forte, Injection Tericort/kenacort 40mg
Injection Methero PFS 15mg once a week for 3 weeks,
Injection Methero weekly for 3 wks, tab Zempred 4mg 5days,
Sensibo cream Bioderma,.
Hydro boom gel, nothing worked.
Presently on Acitritin 10mg twice a day, let's see if that works.

May 8
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

You always have to look at the side effects before you take any medication, see if the risk is worth it. 10 mg may be the starting dose? Not familiar with this medication but it would make sense that they would start with 10. You could possibly end up with 25, I would best talk to your doctor about the possibility of this and if it would benefit you. Remember in the response generated it is slow acting. And may slightly worsen before the treatment is effective.

May 5
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Wouldn't 10mg a day too small a dose for Psoriasis?
I am 82. psoriasis started about a year ago

May 5
MyPsoriasisTeam

Acitretin (Soriatane) can work for psoriasis, but it's typically reserved for severe or widespread cases that haven't responded well to other treatments. It comes in 10 mg or 25 mg doses, usually taken once daily with a meal — not twice a day.

It's worth noting that this medication works slowly. It may take up to 2 months Show Full Answer

Acitretin (Soriatane) can work for psoriasis, but it's typically reserved for severe or widespread cases that haven't responded well to other treatments. It comes in 10 mg or 25 mg doses, usually taken once daily with a meal — not twice a day.

It's worth noting that this medication works slowly. It may take up to 2 months before noticing improvement, and in some cases, major results may not appear until 6 months in. Symptoms can also temporarily worsen before they get better. A dermatologist may adjust the dose as symptoms improve, sometimes lowering it over time. Acitretin can also be combined with other treatments for better results, including:

- Phototherapy (light therapy)
- Biologics like etanercept (Enbrel) or infliximab (Remicade)
- Methotrexate or cyclosporine

Since the standard dosing is once daily, it's really important to confirm the twice-daily schedule with a doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's the right approach for the specific situation.

May 5

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