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Stelara for Crohn's Disease User Reviews (Page 3)

Reviews for Stelara

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  • Eli...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 13, 2019

"Stelara put my Crohn's into remission within a couple of doses. However, I developed horrible depression and had to stop. No other side effects."

5 / 10
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  • Pet...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 5, 2020

"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."

8 / 10
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  • Oll...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 29, 2019

"I have had one injection of Stelara, and after 8 weeks, no improvement as yet."

3 / 10
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  • Eri...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 11, 2021

"Did not help me so much, I actually felt better being off of it."

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  • Jet...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 2, 2021

"Stelara has controlled my UC very effectively, however, my mobility has been affected as I have aching joints and stiff muscles that are particularly bad after I’ve been sitting or driving."

6 / 10
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  • Fam...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 14, 2020

"Well, used Stelara without any adverse effects, but not effective. Took about 4 months for doctors to realize Stelara is not working very well."

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  • Zot...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 18, 2020

"I want to give Stelara -5, but I can’t. No effect after 18 weeks. Avoid this expensive drug."

1 / 10
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  • Pet...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 1, 2022

"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 Crohn's too."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 29, 2023

"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."

5 / 10
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  • Coo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 1, 2020

"Not responding to Stelara after 2 months, not recommended."

1 / 10
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  • Ara...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 1, 2020

"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."

2 / 10
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  • Zeb...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 14, 2020

"I'm at week 5 after the first dose. It's still not working. This drug makes you crazy after waiting a lot of weeks."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 25, 2023

"Stelara has made my life as normal as it gets, a very good drug, for me anyway."

10 / 10
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  • mik...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 9, 2024

"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."

10 / 10
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  • ver...
  • May 15, 2024

"I have been on Stelara for about one year without any problems. I give myself shots. No side effects. Hope it keeps working."

10 / 10
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  • Yam...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 22, 2025

"This stuff works on Crohn's, but it drastically suppresses your immune system. Sinus infections, pneumonia, skin issues."

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  • nik...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 15, 2024

"Seem to get less gut aches, but after 3 days from injection, always get diarrhea."

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