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Stelara

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Generic Drug

Ustekinumab

Side Effects

Common

Throat pain
Dizziness
Headache
Itching or burning
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Itchy rash
Back pain
Itchy skin
Sore throat

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Psoriasis
Allergy

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A 32-year old female asked:

I'm 32 thinking of starting stelara (ustekinumab) for my p! is it safe long term?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Social smoker is it safe to smoke a bit on stelara (ustekinumab)?

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A 47-year old female asked:

I noticed that stelara (ustekinumab) treats diffrent then enbrel..Would that make a difference for me that has ms? I would like to try it. Can't use enbrel anymore.

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A 21-year old female asked:

Can I use ustekinumab (stelara) on mild psoriasis? My symptoms are mild but they dont clear up completely and Im tired of those steroidal creams?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Are u still able to socially drink while on stelara (ustekinumab)? Also my doc said on stelara (ustekinumab) u don't need to be monitored like other biologics? Is this true?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Any drug interactions while taking stelara (ustekinumab)? Okay to take Claritin for allergies?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I get pressures in head and ears during times of stress. Dr said anxiety.. Ears look fine. Will starting stelara (ustekinumab) cause anything bad while having this?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Is it ok to take hydrolyzed collagen powder while on stelara (ustekinumab)? It's a natural protein supplement that had many great health benefits.

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A 41-year old male asked:

Humira and Methotrexate are not working for my psoriasis. I asked the doctor about Stelara (ustekinumab). Dr. hasn't seen good results w/other patients on Stelera so doesn't use it. What would you recommend?

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Normal paps...Will stelara (ustekinumab) cause the hpv to turn into cervical cancer? Normal pap in Feb started stelara (ustekinumab) In May. Found out I had hpv virus 8-9 yrs ago

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Started stelara (ustekinumab) 10days ago. Came down with head cold, soar throat, fever of 99.8 yesterday. Will I recover since immune sys is suppressed? Or go to dr

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A 34-year old female asked:

I currently have a severe UTI. My current medication list is: nitrofurantoin, metoprolol, eliquis, vyvanse, stelara, methotrexate and folic acid. Can I drink cranberry juice to help speed the healing for my UTI? Thanks

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Raised ana blood test. Can stellara cause this high reading or Crohn's disease? also on lenest and Imuran

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Can u take antibiotics while on stelara (ustekinumab)?

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