Ustekinumab for Crohn's Disease User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Stelara, Wezlana, Selarsdi
Ustekinumab has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 64 reviews for the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ustekinumab
- Jane
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 29, 2018
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Have been on Stelera one year and it has worked great. No more Crohns symptoms. Humira did nothing for me"
- kate
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 23, 2019
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I'm 2 weeks post IV of Stelara. They told me it might make me tied and the first week I was exhausted beyond belief. The 2nd week I'm not as tired and having more and more normal bowel movements."
Frequently asked questions
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- How long can you keep Stelara in or out of the fridge?
- Elisa
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 13, 2019
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Stelara put my Crohn's into remission within a couple doses. However, I developed horrible depression and had to stop. No other side effects."
- Ollie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 29, 2019
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I have had one injection of stelara and after 8 weeks no improvement as yet"
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- Peter
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 5, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I got my first infusion of stelara a month ago. I’m starting to notice a slight difference in how I feel. No side effects yet. I will post another update in a few months."
- Erik
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 11, 2021
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Did not help me so much I actually felt better being off of it."
More FAQ
- Can you get a flu shot or take antibiotics while on Stelara?
- How is Stelara injected or administered?
- What blood tests are needed for Stelara?
- Zot
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 18, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I want to give Stelara -5 but I can’t. No effect after 18 weeks.. Avoid this expensive drug."
- Jethrox
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 2, 2021
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Stelara has controlled my UC very effectively, however, my mobility has been affected as I have aching joints and stiff muscles that is particularly bad after I’ve been sitting or driving."
- Famter
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 14, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Well, used Stelara without any adverse effects, but not effective. Took about 4 months for doctors to realize Stelara is not working very well."
- Ara
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 1, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I'm at week 3 for Stelara for my crohn's. I have only had initial IV. No side effects, but my crohn's is worse. No symptom relief till now. I hope that it will work after today.."
- Coolio
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 1, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Not responding to Stelara after 2 months, not recommended."
- Peter
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 1, 2022
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I’ve been taking Stelara for 1 1/2 years now for Crohn’s. I haven’t gotten worse but haven’t gotten better either. It also makes me super tired. That could be the Crohns too."
- Zeb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 14, 2020
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I'm at week 5 after first dose. It’s still not working.. This drug makes you crazy after waiting a lot of weeks.."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 29, 2023
Stelara (ustekinumab) "For a number of years, it did help with the cramping and the urgency to go to the bathroom. However, in the past 8 to 10 months, the symptoms have returned."
- Cluto
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 16, 2020
"This drug ustekinumab is very slow in working. Not recommended if you have active crohn's. Go for faster working anti-tnf."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 25, 2023
Stelara (ustekinumab) "Stelara has made my life as normal as it gets, a very good drug, for me anyway."
- mike
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 9, 2024
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I take the shot every 6 weeks for the last year and a half and feel great with only a few side effects. The medication makes me itch and bruise real easy but I can live with it."
- verna
- May 15, 2024
Stelara (ustekinumab) "I have been on Stelara for about one year without any problems. I give myself shots. No side effects. Hope it keeps working."
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Stelara (ustekinumab) "I have been on Stelara for Crohn's for 6 years. It has done a great job for Crohn's, but now I have major skin problems on my hand and really bad on my face, neck, and eyelids. I had the same problem with Remicade on my hand and legs."