Sotyktu® (deucravacitinib) prescription online

Sotyktu® is intended for long-term use in adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.^{1, 2, 6} Side effects tend to be manageable and mild, and only 2.4% of patients prescribed Sotyktu® during clinical trials had to cease taking it because of adverse reactions.²

People taking Sotyktu® may see a reduction in plaque psoriasis symptoms immediately after beginning the medication.⁶ In clinical trials, participants saw a significant reduction in symptoms by week 16.^{2, 6}

Before starting Sotyktu®, you should talk to your medical practitioner about any prescription or over-the-counter medications and supplements you are taking. Sotyktu® should not be taken in conjunction with other potent immunosuppressants meant to treat plaque psoriasis or any other condition.²

Sotyktu® is a prescription pill that is typically taken orally once per day with or without food.¹ It comes as a 6mg tablet.²

At this time, it is unknown whether or not drinking alcohol can interfere with Sotyktu® or cause adverse side effects.⁴ Talk to your doctor about your drinking habits before taking Sotyktu®.

There is currently no cure for psoriasis.³ However, Sotyktu® can help manage the symptoms of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis when topical creams and light therapy have been ineffective.^{1, 2}

If you forget to take a dose of Sotyktu®, you should take it as soon as you remember—with an important exception being if you are close to your next dose.⁴ In this case, simply skip the missed dose and take the next one (in other words, do not take two doses at once).⁴

Sotyktu® can ameliorate the symptoms of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis when topical creams and light therapy have had little effect.^{1, 2} When compared to Otezla® (apremilast), Sotyktu® led to greater improvement from baseline symptoms in clinical trial participants.²

Before starting Sotyktu®, you should talk to your medical practitioner about any prescription or over-the-counter medications and supplements you are taking, including topical creams, to ensure there is no risk of interaction. Sotyktu® should not be taken in conjunction with other potent immunosuppressants meant to treat plaque psoriasis or any other condition.²

It is unknown at this time if Sotyktu® is safe for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.^4. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, be sure to discuss the safety of Sotyktu® with your doctor.

Sotyktu® may be covered by insurance depending on your plan, where you live, what pharmacy you use, and what dosage you require.⁷ You may be required to obtain prior authorization before your insurance approves Sotyktu®.⁷ Sotyktu® also offers a Co-pay Assistance Program that may provide financial support to offset costs.⁸ 

Sotyktu® is a selective allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor that works to slow the overactivity of the immune system to reduce inflammation and associated plaque psoriasis symptoms.^{1, 2, 3} As such, you may be more prone to serious infections while taking Sotyktu®.^{2, 4} If you have a history of infections, including tuberculosis, be sure to discuss this with your doctor.⁴