If you’re starting a new medication for psoriatic arthritis, it likely means you’ve been having symptoms that have been hard to control. As a result, you might be feeling impatient or desperate for some relief. How long does it take to see results from psoriatic arthritis treatment, specifically biologics?
You may need patience to see the treatment results you want after starting a biologic for psoriatic arthritis. For some people, it can take around three months to see meaningful results. Your doctor will likely have you stay on a biologic for at least six months to give it time to work.
Saakshi Khattri, MD, is a rheumatologist and associate professor at the Department of Rheumatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (2023). Psoriatic arthritis: diagnosis and treatment.
National Psoriasis Foundation. (2022). Biologics.
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