What to expect from RAPTIVA

With RAPTIVA, you can expect a different kind of treatment.

"After 3 months of RAPTIVA, I started seeing some results. Some of the spots started fading, the itch started going away. My skin was looking better every week."*
Tim Y, RAPTIVA patient, 1 year, 6 months
*Individual results may vary.

All patients are different, and RAPTIVA will work differently for everyone. But you should take comfort in knowing that RAPTIVA has been tested in more clinical studies, with more psoriasis patients, than any other drug (biologic) of its kind. In clinical trials, RAPTIVA has been shown to reduce the amount of skin area affected by psoriasis and the thickness, redness, and scaling of plaques. And after 12 weeks, a significant improvement was seen by nearly 60% of patients.

Actual patient who used RAPTIVA in clinical trials. Individual results may vary.

And remember RAPTIVA works differently than any other biologic available for psoriasis. So, if you have tried another biologic, and it didn't give you the results you were looking for, RAPTIVA may be a good option for you.

Here's what you could see from your first 3 months with RAPTIVA:

Month 1: Be patient...

It's important that you know that while everyone's experience with RAPTIVA is different, many patients have experienced less redness or less itching during the first month of use.

There are some people who may experience flu-like symptoms at this time, including headache, chills, fever, nausea, and muscle aches. This is common and usually goes away within a few days after the first 2 shots of RAPTIVA. If these symptoms become uncomfortable, call your dermatologist. He or she may recommend that you take an over-the-counter treatment.

Here's the good news: During the first month of using RAPTIVA, some people may start to get relief from the symptoms of psoriasis. But everyone is different.

Month 2: You may start getting clearer...

At month 2, you may start to notice that the plaques on your skin are getting smaller. That means that RAPTIVA is working for you. So it is important that you stick with it and continue to take RAPTIVA. You should also know that some people do not experience any symptom relief during month 2. So keep using RAPTIVA. Because everyone is different, you may not start to enjoy clearer skin until month 3.

"Stay on it at least 3 months to see if you get the same results as I did. The self-injection part is not as bad as it looks. It doesn't hurt at all, and it's definitely worth the wait."*
Tim Y, RAPTIVA patient, 1 year, 6 months
*Individual results may vary.

Month 3: And clearer.

After 3 months of taking RAPTIVA, you may really start to experience noticeably clearer skin. So you can look forward to significant changes in your skin, too, like less redness, less itching, and fewer psoriasis plaques. RAPTIVA is proven to provide a significant improvement, which is sustained over time with continuous use. So if it works for you, keep taking it. And if you haven't experienced results after 3 months, talk to your dermatologist.

RAPTIVA has a proven safety profile you can feel good about.

RAPTIVA has a proven safety profile so you can use it long-term. Now those are things to feel confident about.

As with other medicines, RAPTIVA has some side effects. The most common side effects with RAPTIVA are flu-like symptoms, such as headache, chills, fever, nausea and muscle aches. These symptoms usually last a short time-during the first 48 hours following the first 2 RAPTIVA injections. And they often decrease after the first few weeks of use of RAPTIVA. However, by the third injection, these symptoms were comparable to a placebo shot. Most people did not find these symptoms bothersome enough to stop taking RAPTIVA.

"The only side effect I had with RAPTIVA was after my first shot. The nurse mentioned that I might feel a little dizzy, faint, feverish, and when I got home after my first injection training, I did feel that. But after that I've never had any of those kinds of side effects with RAPTIVA."*
Tim Y, RAPTIVA patient, 1 year, 6 months
*Individual results may vary.

Other Important Safety Information you should know about RAPTIVA:
Many immunosuppressive agents, like RAPTIVA, can decrease the activity of the immune system and have the potential to increase the risk of infection and cancer. However, the role of the RAPTIVA in the development of cancer is not known
Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) have been infrequently observed (in 0.3% of clinical trial patients) during treatment. Platelets help your blood clot. Call your doctor right away if you notice unusual or easy bruising or bleeding. Your healthcare provider may test your platelet counts
Low blood counts (anemia) may occur, so call your doctor right away if you feel weak, light-headed, or notice a change of color to your skin, eyes, or urine
Some patients (0.7% in clinical trials) have had serious worsening or new forms of psoriasis while taking RAPTIVA or after stopping RAPTIVA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if your psoriasis gets worse or if you see any new rashes during or after treatment with RAPTIVA. You should not stop treatment until you've talked with your healthcare provider
Some patients have had worsening or new arthritis while taking RAPTIVA or after stopping RAPTIVA. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience joint pain or stiffness
Remember to monitor any new symptoms you may experience while taking RAPTIVA and discuss any concerns with your doctor
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant and ask about the RAPTIVA registry. Or find out more by calling 1-877-RAPTIVA to enroll
See your healthcare provider before taking any vaccines while taking RAPTIVA