Ustekinumab for Plaque Psoriasis User Reviews

• Houston...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 17, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "I suddenly had Plaque Psoriasis show up at age 56 ( male ) with no general history of skin conditions before . Within one year the Plaque Psoriasis had expanded to 40% of my body . Within 1 month of the first injections I was on the way to clear skin . I have been clear skin for the past 4 years now . No side effects that I am aware off. For me it has been like MAGIC -- amazing ."

• Terry
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "I had 80 % of my body covered with psoriasis and after taking this shot it all went. Been taking this for 5 years and it completely took it away. Have had no side effects. Before I had this shot had to put oil on my hair every three days and slept with it, my head was stiff like a tight cap was on it. It have me my life back"

• Annie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 6, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "This wonderful drug is a game changer! Had psoriasis all my life really bad. Now it’s 98% gone I feel liberated. A day never passes that I don’t feel forever grateful for this amazing drug I was nervous about side effects as I react badly to a lot of drugs but no side effects at all. Just got over a cold without antibiotics so happy my immune system is still strong enough. A bit more worn out from the cold than I would have been before but small price to pay No cost to me thank you Irish health care system"

• Purp
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "About 80 % covered with psoriasis for years. Stelera cleared me until after the first month of the three month shot. Then came back with a vengeance. Couldn’t have another shot for 2 more weeks. That ended my freedom from itching and being finally able to wear a short sleeve shirt. Trying cosentyx without much success. So wish I could have taken Stelera every month rather than every 3 months."

• StuW
• January 19, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "I had between 20 to 60% plaque psoriasis coverage over 40 years. My back was completely covered, my ribcage and scalp fully covered and forearms and legs heavy too. I have used diprobase, coal tar and UVB, methotrexate betnovate, dovonex, PUVA & soralen, dovobet, and ciclosporin before using Stelara. I have been using Stelara since 2010 and saw instant improvements back then. Over the years it has been less effective but I am very happy to report that I have around 10% coverage during bad times and normally 5 to 7% coverage most of the time. This allows me to play sport, run and hike, although I get run down pretty easily after a long run or if I get a cold. It's important to listen to your body and I believe all problems come from my gut so I try to eat plant based if I can as it seems to calm my flareups. Interestingly, I went on a juice plan for 14 days and my psoriasis cleared completely which confirmed my gut theory although it's not a sustainable plan for me."

• Cured...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 30, 2021

Stelara (ustekinumab) "Stelara completely cleared me of psoriasis. My story is unusual as I started using Stelara as part of a control group on a medical study for a different drug. From the first few treatments my skin cleared from psoriasis. At the end of the study which was about two years in duration I was told that I had been receiving Stelara all along. For now, as I'm employed and with good insurance, but if not the cost is prohibitive."

• Bill
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2020

"About 4 months into using ustekinumab with no results whatsoever. Big big disappointment. Called Janssen and they redirected me to ask my doc to access studies done by them because a patient could not have access to them. I guess these cheese balls think the patient is too stupid to understand them. Would the executive who put this instruction in place kindly step in front of a speeding bus. That’s better."

• Dana
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 4, 2022

Stelara (ustekinumab) "I have been on Stelara for over 10 years but recently went on Medicare. It is not affordable nor does JJ care about those on Medicare. These drugs have been around for years and do not require the giant fees. The drug is great. It does not require over $12,000 every three months to produce this medication. Start planning early when you get older. Unless you are a lot under the poverty level, there are no grants or foundations to help."

• Chrissy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 12, 2024

Stelara (ustekinumab) "My dermatologist suggested this as I have both psoriasis and ulcerative colitis. It cleared almost all of my psoriasis and I'd still be on it, except that I'm on Medicaid right now and they won't cover it. My psoriasis is back, and worse, I think. I didn't have any side effects that I could say were directly related to the Stelara. I wish it didn't cost so much."

• Lynda...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 23, 2019

Stelara (ustekinumab) "Hi I started the Stelara injection 5 years and it's a miracle cure for my plaque psoriasis. It only took weeks to clear and the side effects for me a minimal"