TALKING WITH YOUR DERMATOLOGIST

Know your options for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis treatment

My doctor was a huge factor in helping me decide to start ILUMYA®.

Individual results may vary.

Holly C., 43
Started ILUMYA® in June 2020

FIND THE TREATMENT THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU—YES, YOU

There are many different types of treatments for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis to consider.

Some of these treatments work on top of the skin, and some, like biologic injections, work inside the body, like ILUMYA®.

When choosing what’s best for you, be sure to discuss your medical history and symptoms with your dermatologist so that he or she can help find a plaque psoriasis treatment that works for you.

BEGIN YOUR DOCTOR DISCUSSION GUIDE AND GET PSORIASIS TIPS

Ready to talk to your dermatologist? Use this guide to help you start a discussion about your treatment plan.

The 6 questions below can help you narrow down your options with your dermatologist. Just fill out your answers and we’ll email the discussion guide to you. You can use it at your next appointment or email it to your dermatologist’s office.

1. What are my symptoms like? (Check all that apply)

  • Scaling
  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Flaking
  • Bleeding when scratched
  • Pain or discomfort

2. Where are my most frustrating symptoms? (Please select where your most frustrating symptoms appear)

  • Head
  • Arms
  • Torso
  • Legs
  • Feet
  • Shoulders
  • Back

3. Treatments that I’m currently using or have used in the past: (Check all that apply)

  • Prescription topicals (creams, ointments, etc.)
  • Light therapy (UVB phototherapy)
  • Oral medicines
  • Biologic injections or other injectable medicines
  • Other

4. Concerns about treatments that I’m currently using or have used in the past: (Check all that apply)

  • I was worried about or experienced side effects
  • My treatment worked at first but eventually stopped
  • The cost of my treatment was too high
  • My past treatments didn’t work for me
  • Taking the medicine often was inconvenient (too many pills, injections, or applications)
  • My treatment wasn’t covered under my insurance
  • Other

5. I have the following health condition(s): (Check all that apply) ILUMYA® has been shown to be safe and effective in managing moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in patients, including in those who have these specific health conditions.

  • High blood glucose
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • Low HDL cholesterol
  • High triglycerides
  • I don't have any of these conditions

6. What am I looking for in my next treatment? (Check all that apply)

  • Proof that it will work and keep working for a long time
  • Information that shows it is safe
  • As few doses as possible
  • A treatment with a robust support program
  • A treatment with an affordable copay
  • A treatment that is covered by Medicare

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about ILUMYA® (tildrakizumab-asmn)?

Do not use ILUMYA® if you have had a severe allergic reaction to ILUMYA® or any of its ingredients.

Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:

  • feel faint
  • trouble breathing or throat tightness
  • swelling of your face, eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue or throat
  • chest tightness
  • skin rash

What is ILUMYA®?

ILUMYA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections, pills (systemic therapy), or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet or UV light).

What are the possible side effects of ILUMYA®?

ILUMYA® may cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about ILUMYA®?”

The most common side effects of ILUMYA® include: upper respiratory infections, injection site reactions and diarrhea. These are not all of the possible side effects of ILUMYA®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report any negative side effects of ILUMYA® to FDA. You can also report side effects or ADEs (adverse drug events) to our Drug Safety Department at 1-800-406-7984 or drug.safetyUSA@sunpharma.com (preferred) with as much information as available.