Anyone used Duplixent for asthma

Posted by sungal @sungal, 2 days ago

My PCP is recommending that I try Duplixent, which is described as follows: Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as eczema, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. It is given as a subcutaneous injection and works by blocking two proteins, interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13), that contribute to inflammation.
I have high eocinophil levels and asthma, which are indicators that this drug will work. It's only recently been approved by the FDA, so I'm wondering if others have had a chance to try it yet.

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pacathy | @pacathy | 2 days ago

I only have mild asthma, but started Dupixent with loading dose for another condition 2 weeks ago. I'd had a sample dose 5 weeks before. They ship them to me and I self inject. Was tired first evening, but ok and no issues. I do get red area at injection site for 24 hours. It's helping. I have only mild asthma that is coughing, not wheezing, and it rarely causes issues for me.
I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for.

sungal | @sungal | 2 days ago

Mostly, I'm worried about side effects, and you sound as though you haven't had major side effects. That's reassuring. Thank you!

sabzgirl | @sabzgirl | 1 day ago

I’ve been on Dupixant for a year and half. Not noticed side effects. It allowed me to wean off the nebulizer. I took about 6 months to notice the change. I am and have been asthmatic since birth. I currently use strongest dose and self inject twice a month.

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