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Taltz is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children six years and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet or UV light).
Do not use Taltz if you have had a severe allergic reaction to ixekizumab or any other ingredient in Taltz. If you have a severe allergic reaction, do not take another injection of Taltz and get emergency help right away.
Individual results may vary. To determine if Taltz is right for you, speak with your doctor. Patient was compensated for his time. Please read the Purpose and Safety Summary at the end of this video.
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Sam lives with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and was inspired to share his experience taking Taltz. This is his story.
Individual results may vary. To determine if Taltz is right for you, speak with your doctor. Patient was compensated for his time. Please read the Purpose and Safety Summary at the end of this video.
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#ONTO
PLAYING THE GAME
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[Sam walks onto basketball court as lights come on]
Sam: You had to come to this gym to be proven to play basketball, not only in this state, but throughout the country.
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SAM, COACH AND MENTOR
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Sam: My father was known as the godfather of Detroit basketball because of this gym. All the best talent in the state of Michigan would gravitate here.
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SAM’S FATHER COACHED FROM 1967-1988
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[Sam sits on bleachers in gym; exterior of gym and surrounding neighborhood in Detroit is shown]
Sam: My name is Sam, and we’re at the legendary St. Cecilia’s Gym here in Detroit, Michigan.
0:51–1:01
[Sam sits on bleachers in gym to share his story; coaches kids in gym]
Sam: I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis made me feel terrible as a kid.
My dad gave me what I consider now, great advice. He said, “Sam, don’t worry about what anybody say about you!”
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Sam: But, being an athlete, you show your skin. Sometimes, when you play pickup, you have to go “shirt” and “skins” – and I was just praying that I wasn’t the skins. That’s how embarrassed I was.
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“BEING AN ATHLETE, YOU SHOW YOUR SKIN”
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[Sam coaches kids in gym; Sam sits on bleachers in gym to share his story]
Sam: When mentoring kids, I could see it in their eyes. They’re like, “Wow! What’s he have?” I was very self-conscious about that, so I would have to wear something to cover it up.
1:25–1:30
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Sam: When I first went to my dermatologist, my skin was like flakes everywhere. Matter of fact, it’s like leaving bread crumbs.
1:31–1:39
[Sam coaches kids in gym; Sam sits on bleachers in gym to share his story]
Sam: My dermatologist said, “Try Taltz! It might take 6, 7, 8 months for you to see any results.” But I got results in 2 months.
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With Taltz, up to 90% of people saw significant improvement of their psoriasis plaques at 12 weeks. 4 out of 10 achieved completely clear skin.
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Sam: I started seeing my skin clearing up, and actually within 3 and a half, 4 months, I was completely plaque free. I couldn’t believe it!
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“I WAS COMPLETELY PLAQUE FREE”
With Taltz, up to 90% of people saw significant improvement of their psoriasis plaques at 12 weeks. 4 out of 10 achieved completely clear skin.
1:49–1:56
[Sam meets with a member of his team in his office]
Sam: Clear skin helps me connect with my players because I’m confident that they’re not judging me, they’re not worried about touching me.
1:57–2:06
[Sam coaches kids in gym; Sam sits on bleachers in gym to share his story]
Sam: I’m not afraid to do anything. I’m not afraid to wear shorts or short sleeve shirts because I know my skin is where I want it to be and I just feel confident.
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#ONTO
CALLING THE SHOTS
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[Sam coaches kids in gym; Sam sits on bleachers in gym to share his story]
Sam: I meet people very often that I recognize with plaque psoriasis because I have it.
And, I go up to ‘em with no problem at all and say “Hey!” You know, introduce myself. And I show ‘em my skin. I feel very proud about that.
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Individual results may vary.
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[Sam coaches kids in gym; photos of his wife and family are shown on Sam’s desk]
Sam: Connecting with my family is very important to me.
My wife, she loves me unconditionally, but with clear skin I don’t think about it. She doesn’t think about it. My kids don’t think about it. And it’s just great having my skin just as clear as everybody else’s.
2:33–2:39
[Sam closes practice with team in locker room, on the court]
Sam: Just like my dad made a big difference on many, many lives, that’s the type of legacy I want to leave as well.
2:40–2:43
[Sam closes practice with team on the court]
Sam and team: 1-2-3 Let’s go!
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See Purpose & Safety Summary in this video
Taltz® is a registered trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates. PP-IX-US-5358 03/2022 © Lilly USA, LLC 2022.
All rights reserved.
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PURPOSE AND SAFETY SUMMARY
Important Facts About Taltz® (tȯl-ts). It is a prescription medicine also known as ixekizumab.
Taltz is an injectable medicine used to treat:
- People six years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or treatment using ultraviolet or UV light (phototherapy).
- Adults with active psoriatic arthritis.
- Adults with active ankylosing spondylitis.
- Adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation.
It is not known if Taltz is safe and effective in children for conditions other than plaque psoriasis or in children under 6 years of age.
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WARNINGS
- Taltz affects the immune system. It may increase your risk of infections, which can be serious. Do not use Taltz if you have any symptoms of infection, unless your doctor tells you to. If you have a symptom after starting Taltz, call your doctor right away.
- Your doctor should check you for tuberculosis (TB) before you start Taltz, and watch you closely for signs of TB during and after treatment with Taltz.
- If you have TB, or had it in the past, your doctor may treat you for it before you start Taltz.
- Do not use Taltz if you have had a serious allergic reactionto ixekizumab or any other ingredient in Taltz, such as: swelling of your eyelids, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, feeling faint, throat or chest tightness, or skin rash. Get emergency help right away if you have any of these reactions. See the Medication Guide that comes with Taltz for a list of ingredients.
- Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) can start or get worse with Taltz use. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms or if they get worse: stomach pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
You should not get live vaccines while taking Taltz. You should get the vaccines you need before you start Taltz.
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COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effects of Taltz include:
- Injection site reactions
- Nausea
- Upper respiratory infections
- Fungal skin infections
Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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BEFORE USING
Before you use Taltz, review these questions with your doctor:
- Are you being treated for an infection?
- Do you have an infection that does not go away or keeps coming back? Do you have TB or have you been in close contact with someone with TB?
- Do you have possible symptoms of an infection such as fever, cough, sores, diarrhea, or other symptoms? Ask your doctor about other possible symptoms.
- Do you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis?
Tell your doctor if:
- You need any vaccines or have had one recently.
- You take prescription or over-the- counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
- You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Taltz can harm an unborn baby.
- Pregnancy Registry: If you become pregnant while taking Taltz, you are encouraged to enroll in the pregnancy registry. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider or call 1-800- 284-1695 to enroll in the registry.
- You are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if Taltz passes into breastmilk.
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HOW TO TAKE
See the instructions for use that come with Taltz. There you will find information about how to store, prepare, and inject Taltz. Adults may self-inject after receiving training from a healthcare provider.
For people under 18 years of age:
- Weighing less than 50 kg (i.e., 110 lb): Taltz must be given by a healthcare provider.
- Weighing more than 50 kg (i.e., 110 lb): If your healthcare provider decides that your caregiver may give your injections of Taltz at home, your caregiver should ask and receive training from a healthcare provider on the right way to prepare and inject Taltz.
LEARN MORE
For more information, call 1-800- 545- 5979 or go to taltz.com.
This summary provides basic information about Taltz and is not comprehensive. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider about Taltz and how to take it. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide if Taltz is right for you.
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Taltz® is a registered trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
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