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

Stelara has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 57 reviews for the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Stelara

  • Erik
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 11, 2021

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

1 / 10
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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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  • Jethrox
  • 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 is particularly bad after I’ve been sitting or driving."

6 / 10
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  • Famter
  • 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."

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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  • Coolio
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 1, 2020

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

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  • Peter
  • 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 Crohns too."

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

"I'm at week 5 after 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 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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  • 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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  • mike
  • 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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  • verna
  • 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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