Nancy, the loose stool is bad at the beginning. I’ve taken Otezla for a week now and I haven’t seen any loose stool, just stomach cramps. I make sure and take it on a full stomach. Then I have small snacks during the day. If I eat chips it feel worse, apple slices feels better. It has forced me to eat healthier. Candy doesn’t seem to bother my stomach either way, yay!
Also caffeine makes the stomach cramping worse. Caffeine and Otezla work on soft muscle tissue in your body. Drinking coffee with your dose will make you visit the bathroom more often. Try limiting your caffeine intake throughout the day. Or try to take your medication and wait some time before drinking coffee or tea.
On the copay, They covered mine also.