Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 10 months ago

Does tremfya cause weight loss?

A few months back, I started taking Tremfya injections for my psoriasis. I've noticed I'm losing weight, even though my eating habits haven't really changed. Is weight loss a common side effect of this medication, or should I be concerned?

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Nisha Krishnan Nisha Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I had some unexpected reactions when I was on heavy treatments, so I am always very cautious. Significant weight loss is not a standard side effect of Tremfya. If you are shedding weight quickly, please visit your doctor to rule out any other underlying issues.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I don't think it directly causes weight loss, bro. Maybe if your skin is healing and you are feeling less stressed, your eating habits have naturally changed. Just eat your meals properly and don't skip food.

Ridhi Kapoor Ridhi Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

I freaked out when I lost two kilos in the first month of my treatment, thinking it was a bad reaction to the injection. But it was just because my stress levels went down and I stopped emotional eating! My weight is totally fine now, so don't worry.

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Varun Nair Varun Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I've been on Tremfya for about six months now. My weight has been completely stable, didn't lose any weight at all. So I don't think you need to worry about this drug causing any random weight drop.

Sherin Joseph Sherin Joseph Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Weight loss is not a documented side effect of Tremfya in clinical trials. If you are experiencing it, it could be due to a change in your systemic inflammation as your psoriasis improves. Keep a record of your weight and share it with your doctor at your next visit.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Look, Tremfya is a biologic for psoriasis, it doesn't affect your metabolism to cause weight loss. If you are losing weight, track your daily calorie intake and physical activity. Consult your physician if the drop is sudden.

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