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I'm 32 thinking of starting stelara (ustekinumab) for my p! is it safe long term?
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Maybe.: This injectable medication is only indicated for severe plaque psoriasis. There is an increased risk of potentially serious infections and cancer, so the benefits need to clearly outweigh the risks, and close monitoring is mandatory.
Answered 8/2/2015
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