Hello,
I am hoping for some help. I have suffered with unbearable Psoriasis for the majority of my adult life. I am now in my 30s and really have tried everything (UV light treatments, steroid creams/foams, herbal remedies, restricted diet, Methotrexate etc). Without treatment I am 90% effected, the only clear skin being on my face and palms/soles of feet.
I have now been prescribed a new drug/treatment - Fumaric Acid Esters. I began on 'Skilarence' and built my tolerance up to 1 tablet 3 times a day (total of 360mg). My skin improved greatly (50% from 90%).
I have now been prescribed Fumaderm. I have been told to take 2 tablets 3 times a day (total 720mg).
I haven't got an appointment with my Dermatologist until the end of this month and I was hoping someone could shed some light on what has happened?
The Skilarence and Fumaderm tablets look exactly the same and are the same weight. Are they just two different brand names of the same tablet?
I see the maximum dose of both brands is 720mg a day (6 tablets daily). I am happy to be on the highest dose but to reach the 360mg (3 tablets a day) I suffered side affects including bad cramps and hot flushes. Will these side affects 'double' if I double the dose? I suppose my skin will clear doubly as well?
I have blood tests every 4 weeks and I assume they have came back ok as I was prescribed more and put on a higher dose.
If anyone can offer any advice it would be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.