Stelara is a prescribed drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a brand name, and its generic name is Ustekinumab. Every prescribed drug can cause harm when taken without instructions or proper guidance. The effects of Stelara can be grouped into moderate or severe. It would help to speak with your health care provider to understand the side effects of this medication and learn how to cope with them. The significant impacts of stelara are:
Popular Side Effects
Side effects of stelara commonly experienced are:
- Itchy skin
- Upper respiratory infections, which include common cold, bronchitis, [1] or sinus infection
- Fatigue (inadequate energy)
- Redness where an injection was given
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Vomiting
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Headache
You may see improvements in some of these side effects after some days or weeks. You should talk to your doctor if no improvement is observed or if they become severe.