What is SILIQ ? arrow arrow
SILIQ is a psoriasis injection (biologic) for adults with plaque psoriasis who have tried other systemic treatments (oral or injection). It works inside your body — with your body’s chemistry — to block the processes that are causing psoriasis. Learn more about SILIQ.
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SILIQ is a medicine that you inject in your skin. Your first 3 doses will be injected 1 week apart. After that, you will inject SILIQ every other week. Remember that SILIQ works best when taken regularly on time. Get more information on injecting SILIQ.
How does SILIQ work? arrow arrow
SILIQ works differently than other psoriasis injections (biologics). SILIQ is targeted, which means that it only works against the proteins involved in psoriasis. Some other targeted psoriasis injections (biologics) work against 1 protein involved in psoriasis. SILIQ blocks 4 proteins that are involved in psoriasis. Watch a video on how SILIQ works.
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In medical studies, most patients (87%) saw half or more of their plaque psoriasis go away in the first month of treatment. Some patients (10%) became totally clear in the first month. Many patients (69%) eventually became totally clear with more time. See how long it took SILIQ to work in patients like you.
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Every patient is different. In medical studies, 68% of patients were totally clear at the end of the first year and 69% were totally clear at the end of the second year. On average, patients saw about 95% clearance by the end of the third month and that remained consistent for nearly 4 years when the study ended. See more data on how long results with SILIQ last.
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Please talk to your doctor if you miss a dose. Learn more about using SILIQ.
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SILIQ should be stored in the refrigerator. If you forget to put SILIQ in the refrigerator, it can stay at room temperature for up to 14 days before using it. However, if you leave it out at room temperature, you cannot put it back in the refrigerator.

Store SILIQ in its original box to keep it protected from light or damage. Learn more about how to store SILIQ.

What should I do if my syringe is damaged? arrow arrow
If you drop your syringe, it becomes frozen, or the needle cap is missing, use a different syringe and call 1-800-321-4576 to ask about additional replacement doses.
Can I travel with SILIQ? arrow arrow
Yes. You should keep SILIQ cold in a cooler bag with cold packs while you are traveling. Be sure to request a refrigerator for your hotel room. Learn more about how to store SILIQ.
How do I dispose of the needles and syringes? arrow arrow
You should dispose of your injection materials in a needle disposal container. Your pharmacy will provide instructions on how to dispose of the filled container and how to get a new one. Learn more about disposing SILIQ materials.
What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ? arrow arrow

Suicidal thoughts or behavior: Some patients taking SILIQ have had suicidal thoughts or ended their own lives. This risk is higher if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or depression. It is not known if SILIQ causes these thoughts or actions. Get medical help right away if you or a family member notices that you have any of the following symptoms:

  • new or worsening depression, anxiety, or mood problems
  • thoughts of suicide, dying, or hurting yourself
  • attempt to commit suicide, or acting on dangerous impulses
  • other unusual changes in your behavior or mood

Your doctor will give you a SILIQ patient/wallet card about symptoms that need medical attention right away. Carry the card with you during treatment with SILIQ and show it to all of your doctor.

Serious Infections: SILIQ may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections.

This is not all of the Important Safety Information. Please see additional Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page.

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Indication and Important Safety Information

SILIQ® injection is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis:

  • who may benefit from injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light treatment) and
  • who have tried another systemic therapy that didn’t work or stopped working

It is not known if SILIQ is safe and effective in children.

What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ?

Suicidal thoughts or behavior:

Some patients taking SILIQ have had suicidal thoughts or ended their own lives. This risk is higher if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or depression. It is not known if SILIQ causes these thoughts or actions. Get medical help right away if you or a family member notices that you have any of the following symptoms:

  • new or worsening depression, anxiety, or mood problems
  • thoughts of suicide, dying, or hurting yourself
  • attempt to commit suicide, or acting on dangerous impulses
  • other unusual changes in your behavior or mood

Your healthcare provider will give you a SILIQ patient/wallet card about symptoms that need medical attention right away. Carry the card with you during treatment with SILIQ and show it to all of your healthcare provider.

Serious Infections:

SILIQ may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections.

  • Your healthcare provider should check you for tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with SILIQ and may treat you for TB before starting SILIQ if you have TB or a history of it
  • You and your healthcare provider need to watch closely for signs and symptoms of infection during treatment with SILIQ, including fever, sweats, chills, shortness of breath, stomach issues, muscle aches, cough, sore throat or trouble swallowing, warm/red/painful skin sores, burning while urinating or more frequent urination

Who should not use SILIQ?

Do not use SILIQ if you have Crohn’s disease. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea, bloody stools, stomach pain or cramping, sudden or uncontrollable bowel movements, loss of appetite, constipation, weight loss, fever or tiredness as these may be symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

Before starting SILIQ, tell your healthcare provider if you:

  • have a history of mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, or mood problems
  • have an infection that does not go away or keeps coming back
  • have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). You should avoid getting live vaccines while being treated with SILIQ
  • are or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to do so. It is unknown if SILIQ can harm your unborn or newborn baby

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I use SILIQ?

See the detailed “Instructions for Use” that come with your SILIQ for information on the right way to store, prepare, and give your SILIQ injections at home, and how to properly throw away (dispose of) used SILIQ prefilled syringes. Use SILIQ exactly as your doctor tells you to use it.

What are possible side effects of SILIQ?

SILIQ may cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ?” and “Who should not take SILIQ?”

The most common side effects of SILIQ include:

  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhea
  • Mouth or throat pain
  • Nausea
  • Muscle pain
  • Injection site reactions
  • Flu
  • Low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
  • Fungal infections of the skin

Call your doctor for medical advice on side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to FDA at www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning about suicidal ideation and behavior, and Medication Guide.

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Indication and Important Safety Information

SILIQ® injection is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis:

  • who may benefit from injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light treatment) and
What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ?
Suicidal thoughts or behavior:

Some patients taking SILIQ have had suicidal thoughts or ended their own lives. This risk is higher if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or depression. It is not known if SILIQ causes these thoughts or actions. Get medical help right away if you or a family member notices that you have any of the following symptoms:

Indication and Important Safety Information

SILIQ® injection is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis:

  • who may benefit from injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light treatment) and
  • who have tried another systemic therapy that didn’t work or stopped working

It is not known if SILIQ is safe and effective in children.

What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ?

Suicidal thoughts or behavior:

Some patients taking SILIQ have had suicidal thoughts or ended their own lives. This risk is higher if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or depression. It is not known if SILIQ causes these thoughts or actions. Get medical help right away if you or a family member notices that you have any of the following symptoms:

  • new or worsening depression, anxiety, or mood problems
  • thoughts of suicide, dying, or hurting yourself
  • attempt to commit suicide, or acting on dangerous impulses
  • other unusual changes in your behavior or mood

Your healthcare provider will give you a SILIQ patient/wallet card about symptoms that need medical attention right away. Carry the card with you during treatment with SILIQ and show it to all of your healthcare provider.

Serious Infections:

SILIQ may lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections and may increase your risk of infections.

  • Your healthcare provider should check you for tuberculosis (TB) before starting treatment with SILIQ and may treat you for TB before starting SILIQ if you have TB or a history of it
  • You and your healthcare provider need to watch closely for signs and symptoms of infection during treatment with SILIQ, including fever, sweats, chills, shortness of breath, stomach issues, muscle aches, cough, sore throat or trouble swallowing, warm/red/painful skin sores, burning while urinating or more frequent urination.

Who should not use SILIQ?

Do not use SILIQ if you have Crohn’s disease. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea, bloody stools, stomach pain or cramping, sudden or uncontrollable bowel movements, loss of appetite, constipation, weight loss, fever or tiredness as these may be symptoms of Crohn’s disease.

Before starting SILIQ, tell your healthcare provider if you:

  • have a history of mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, or mood problems
  • have an infection that does not go away or keeps coming back
  • have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB
  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). You should avoid getting live vaccines while being treated with SILIQ
  • are or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to do so. It is unknown if SILIQ can harm your unborn or newborn baby

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I use SILIQ?

See the detailed “Instructions for Use” that come with your SILIQ for information on the right way to store, prepare, and give your SILIQ injections at home, and how to properly throw away (dispose of) used SILIQ prefilled syringes. Use SILIQ exactly as your doctor tells you to use it.

What are possible side effects of SILIQ?

SILIQ may cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about SILIQ?” and “Who should not take SILIQ?”

The most common side effects of SILIQ include:

  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Diarrhea
  • Mouth or throat pain
  • Nausea
  • Muscle pain
  • Injection site reactions
  • Flu
  • Low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
  • Fungal infections of the skin

Call your doctor for medical advice on side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to FDA at www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning about suicidal ideation and behavior, and Medication Guide.