Stelara infusions

[AmandaL]

As of today I have increased my stelara from 45mg every 12 weeks to 90mg every 8 weeks moreso because of my crohns.

I was collecting my injection today and they mentioned that the initial dose for crohns is a stelara infusion generally around 325mg.

It made me wonder though, why do they not do this for psoriasis?

[Turnedlight]

Good question! I just came off Stelara after a fantastic year on it. If I’d known a more frequent dose can be tolerated, I’d have liked to try it. I presume it comes down to cost?

[AmandaL]

I believe they can do a higher and more frequent dose for psoriasis. My dermatologist definitely said the higher dose can be used in psoriasis.

[Turnedlight]

I actually had the higher dose from the start as I’m bigger, but every 12 weeks, and that was never adjusted to see if it would help.

[Kat]

I just got my first injection on Jan 1st. Just looked at my paperwork and it was for 90 mg. After my next injection at 4 weeks, they will go to every 12 weeks.

[AmandaL]

I think the initial dose for psoriasis is 90mg kat. Are they doing 90mg at every dose do you know?

[Kat]

I think the initial dose for psoriasis is 90mg kat. Are they doing 90mg at every dose do you know?

The one scheduled for Feb 28th is 90mg. The one scheduled for May 23rd doesn't have the information listed, only says last visit on this order and to request a new order.

[Fred]

Hello Amanda, my understanding is that they use infusion only for crohns and not for psoriasis then follow with under the skin. So my thinking is although you have tried it they are going to give you the bigger dose to help with the crohns. After the one off infusion you will be on the under the skin, but I will stand corrected if I'm wrong.

Usually it's 45mg every 12 weeks and 90mg for those around the 100kg mark, The time between shots can also be played with, but I'm not sure about crohns.

Tip: If it's anything like Remicade infusion, take a good book or some music with you as it may take a while.

Good luck.

[AmandaL]

Hello Amanda, my understanding is that they use infusion only for crohns and not for psoriasis then follow with under the skin. So my thinking is although you have tried it they are going to give you the bigger dose to help with the crohns. After the one off infusion you will be on the under the skin, but I will stand corrected if I'm wrong.

Usually it's 45mg every 12 weeks and 90mg for those around the 100kg mark, The time between shots can also be played with, but I'm not sure about crohns.

Tip: If it's anything like Remicade infusion, take a good book or some music with you as it may take a while.

Good luck.

Thanks Fred. Unfortunately I wasn’t eligible for the infusion as I had already started the injections. I remember always taking a few magazines to the remicade infusions though

[Fred]

 I remember always taking a few magazines to the remicade infusions though