Secukinumab is a drug that reduces the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis. Secukinumab is commonly known as Cosentyx®.

Musician Cyndi Lauper was afraid to show her skin and speaks about how painful her psoriasis was. With the help of Cosentyx, she's been clear for over four years and doesn't really think about her skin condition anymore.

The list (or wholesale) price for COSENTYX, as of January 2023 is $6,924.26 a month for either 150-mg or 300-mg dose strength self-injection packages. The list price may not reflect the price paid by patients; most patients with prescription coverage will pay less. A month is defined as once every 4 weeks.

Lauper was in a relationship from 1982 to 1988 with her then manager, Dave Wolff and has been married to actor David Thornton since 1991. They have one son, born on November 19, 1997. She has openly discussed her psoriasis, including in advertisements for Cosentyx.

Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 233 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

The most common side effects of COSENTYX include cold symptoms, diarrhea, and upper respiratory infections. COSENTYX may cause serious allergic reactions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking COSENTYX.

No, depression isn't a known side effect of Cosentyx. This wasn't reported by people taking the drug in clinical trials. However, depression can be a side effect of some other drugs used to treat plaque psoriasis, such as Siliq (brodalumab).

COSENTYX may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections, some people have died from these infections. Your doctor should watch you closely for signs and symptoms of TB during treatment with COSENTYX. Do not take COSENTYX if you have an active TB infection.

The cost to a NHS hospital is listed as £1218.

Secukinumab (Cosentyx) is available on the NHS as a possible treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis for children and young people aged 6 to 17 years. It is available if the psoriasis has not improved with other treatments, for example, ciclosporin, methotrexate or phototherapy, or these cannot be taken.

Here are some steps you can take to try to find actors from a commercial:

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Real COSENTYX users like Lauralee, Gary and Cyndi Lauper describe how they look and feel since using COSENTYX for their psoriasis. They encourage you to review the side effects and consult with a dermatologist if you think COSENTYX is for you.