What's Otezla Used for?

Otezla (apremilast) treats psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis by regulating inflammation within the cell. It inhibits an enzyme known as phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4). This enzyme controls much of the inflammatory action within cells, which can affect the level of inflammation associated with psoriatic disease.

Does Otezla make you lose weight?

Loss of appetite and weight loss are common side effects of Otezla. They can occur in 10% to 12% of people who take it. The loss of 5% to 10% of body weight is most common, but some people have had weight loss of over 10% of their body weight.

What are the benefits of Otezla?

Generic Name: apremilast

For the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, it decreases pain and swelling, and may help improve flexibility in the affected joints. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis, it may help to reduce the redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin that occurs with this condition.