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frank_vargas2026-04-18

Diving into Ustekinumab's world, you might wonder about side effects, efficacy, and how it handles conditions like psoriasis, Crohn's, UC. What are your experiences? Alternatives? Is it worth and effective? Are the severe side effects real and how rare are they? What are your doctors saying? There is a lot to unpack, so I'm eager to hear your thoughts and experiences

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kyle_washington3d ago

I tried it. It didn't work. My doctor said that it is probably because I didn't have Psoriasis. I have Crohn's, and the doctor said that it wasn't working because of the type of Crohn's I had, and so we ended up using another drug.

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wayne_silva3d ago

I had a severe allergic reaction to this drug, or so I believe. I woke up feeling like I couldn't talk. Thank goodness I went straight to the hospital, and all they had to do was put me on a drip. I had tried another drug and got bad muscle aches so I would not be surprised if these side effects happened to me again. My doctor said that I shouldn't expect to feel any different after switching drugs, but she was wrong.

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jonathan_hamilton3d ago

I've been on Ustekinumab for a few months now, and it's been a game-changer for my psoriasis. The injection site can get a bit irritated, but the trade-off is worth it to see my skin clearing up.

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adam_owens3d ago

This drug is a miracle. Absolutely incredible for my psoriatic arthritis. I can finally go for walks without limping. My doctor said something about it causing PRES, but I may as well have been told a fairy tale.

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joyce_murray3d ago

I thought it was great when my doctor prescribed Ustekinumab for my ulcerative colitis. I was tired of the constant pain and trips to the bathroom, and this drug has helped get my life back. The side effects have been mild and the fact that it can treat more than one condition are a plus.

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martha_nichols3d ago

This is a really cool drug but I'm skeptical. But how reliable is the info out there? The data on the side effects seems to be vague. So I'm not sure it is effective, or how effective it is.

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amber_sherman3d ago

How often do you have to get the injections? I'm contemplating switching to this from my current medication, but the thought of frequent injections is a bit daunting.

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nancy_santos2d ago

I've been on Ustekinumab for a few months now, and it's been a game-changer for my psoriasis. The injection site can get a bit irritated, but the trade-off is worth it to see my skin clearing up. I've also noticed I have a lot more energy, but my doctor did tell me about the possibility of catching infections from Ustekinumab or the fact that it could cause Pneumonia. This is scary stuff but I'm hoping that this just scares me and not something that will actually happen.