HUMIRA Reviews (ADALIMUMAB)Average Rating: 3.1 (750 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare HUMIRA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR HUMIRA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | PsA | It seems like it is finally starting to work in general but just found out it is making me reject a dental implant, also my low back pain has gotten worse. | First 5mo. I saw no difference but now it seems it finally starting to work and at the same time side effects kicks in! | F | 76 | 6 months 40 2X M | 7/24/2020 | 4 | Crohns | Consistent burning of feet, itchy scalp | 1 & 3/4 yrs of "in-remission" per my doctor. Just now beginning to see some side effects of crohns coming back and hopeful they can be minimized or eliminated. Well worth the effort to learn self-injection (in-stomach) after hand-warming the drug for 10-15 mins. I tried injections in leg and found them extremely painful. | M | 74 | 82 weeks 40 mg 2X M | 1/22/2012 | 2 | Chest aches. Fatigue | M | 73 | 60 days 40 2X M | 2/17/2022 | 1 | RA | Onset of severe classic Migraine (headache, muscle spasms, visual disturbances) after second 40 mg injection, increased joint pain and swelling. Rash resembling Redman Syndrome, which is caused by excessive release of histamine from mast cells. | My RA had been very well controlled by Enbrel for 9 years with minimal side effects. My insurance required that I do a Humira trial before they would continue to pay for Enbrel. Migraine symptoms are improving but still present 5 weeks after last Humira injection. | F | 73 | 1 months 40 mg 2X M | 10/24/2015 | 1 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Took Humira for 2 years. Just Got diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma. I have been given 6 months left to live without treatment. Humira helped the RA but it was not worth my life. | M | 73 | 2 years | 2/10/2013 | 5 | RA | No negative effects. I feel much less pain and no swelling of joints any more. Grateful for this stuff as I'm able to garden and drive my jeep | I will continue with the treatment as long as It works for me. I tried metheltresate etc and lost hair. Glad to say my hair has started to grow again. | F | 72 | 3 months 40mg 4xmo | 7/24/2015 | 5 | Crohn's disease | No side effects | I started taking it Jan 2012, Dr. added mercaptopurine in 2013, went into remission after 1 yr on both drugs, stopped taking mercaptopurine after 1 year, in remission 2014 and 2015. As of my last colonoscopy 12/2016 I have healthy pink mucosal tissue. Big time remission. | F | 72 | 5 years 40 1X O | 7/9/2017 Patient History | 4 | Crohns | nothing major. A little lightheaded and anxious. 6mp gave me high fevers. I had one resection of illeum, before my first Humira treatments. | Was on it for 1 and 1/2 years and it stopped working. Was put on Remicade which was terrific but would not last a full 4 weeks due to my antibodies attacking the medication. Doctor put me back on Humira starter pack and so far it seems to be working but again for how long. A friend with RA contracted lymphoma from Humira.but thankfully recovered. | 72 | 1 months 40mg | 5/20/2016 | 4 | RA | I started with humira every 2 weeks. I was is very poor condition before starting limping from sore hip joint red modeling of feet and hands, cold all the time. I noticed improvement in general but after 8 days everything got painful again so my docter put me on once a week. Feeling so much better. I read the sad experiences some have had and am very sorry folks have suffered. As for myself I feel blessed to have discovered humira and hope I continue to improve. | Humira is working well for me. Making me enjoy simple actions again like shopping and gardening. Being in the yard with my dog and playing with him. | F | 72 | 3 months 40mg weekl | 5/11/2015 | 2 | Inflammatory Arthritis | My blood pressure is much higher than pre-Humira; I am short of breath and exhausted all day; I now have psoriasis in both ears; I feel some tingling in my face; my memory seems to be shorting out from time to time. Frequent headaches. | I have yet to feel any significant improvement in my leg pain or shoulders and hands. My mood is pretty low. I have been on prednisone for a couple of years, and now with the addition of Humira, I feel pretty bad. I'm going to see my internist before I return to the rheumatologist to see if I can make some improvements to my condition. I'm really tired of all the meds. | F | 71 | 7 weeks 2X M | 10/18/2010 | 1 | RA | DEATH!!! | My mom died in January 2011 due to Humira. She went to emerg. on New Years Eve and found out she had a rare form of Leukemia.....she didn't survive 3 weeks from then. 3 weeks before her blood tests were normal. Just a warning to anyone taking this. She thought she had the flu. | F | 71 | 1X W | 9/20/2011 | 4 | Crohn's Colitia | After getting off prednisone, I started having side effects from the Humira. Hair loss, swollen legs, shortness of breath. Had few side effects at first. | Had very little pain at injection site. I used my legs, brought the med to room temperature for 30 minutes. I'm a nurse, so had no qualms about the injections. Humira brought my Crohn's under control. Wish there was more info about its use in the elderly. | F | 70 | 9 months 40mg 2X M | 4/29/2012 | 1 | Ulcerative colitis | 2 infections, one almost immediately after second dose of humira. Prolonged fever of unknown origin for going on 21 days and counting. | THIS DRUG WILL KILL YOU!!! DONT TAKE IT!! RUN!!! Your autoimmune issue will be the least of your worries. Biggest mistake ever!!! | F | 70 | 3 weeks | 2/7/2015 | 5 | rheumatoid arthritis | I began taking Humira in September,2008. Toward the end of the year I entered my rating and listed a problem I was having:spots appearing on the front of my legs, and the beginning of it spreading on my body. I heard from several of you indicating it might be psoriasis. I went to a dermatologist who confirmed your diagnosis! And funny thing, I had forgotten that my Dad had psoriasis. The dermatologist suggested that instead of rheumatoid arthritis, it might be psoriastic arthritis. He is having me continue taking Humira. I use triamcinolone acetonide cream usp, 0,1%, on my legs, which has cleared them up, and a non'perfumed lotion on the rest of my body to counteract the dry air experienced in my part of the country. I administer the shots every 2 weeks and am doing well with them. My largest area of pain had been in my hands, and they are doing much better. My skin has become much healthier, and the woman I have giving me massages tells me she can feel a big difference in the bone are | For me Humira is doing its job, giving me the ability to lead my life pain-free, enjoying my paper art hobbies. | F | 69 | 8 months | 5/11/2009 | 4 | rheumatoid arthritis | I am fairly new to Humira - I am getting ready to give myself my 6th pen, having started in September, 2008, using it every 2 weeks. It has helped tremendously with pain in my hands and joints, and I find my strength is back to levels I had prior to my first RA flare 8 1/2 years ago. I do have one disturbing thing happening which I believe to be a side effect. I have about a dozen red spots which have appeared on my legs.They range in size from 1/4" to 1/2", with the larger ones being somewhat flakey in the center. They do not itch. I appear to have more of them developing on the trunk of my body, but they are very light at this time. | I hope that if some one has had this same side effect and found a way to stop it, you can let me know. I would hate to have to stop taking Humira, as I enjoy feeling pain free and "normal" again! | F | 69 | 3 months | 12/4/2008 | 4 | SEVERE sudden onset RA | I didn't have ANY side effects for the first several years. Now I have thining hair...especially on the top of my head and hilar enlargement. I still have episodes of EXTREME fatigue, but not nearly as often as I did with RA. | I came down with RA just overnight. :-( The pain...especially in my hands and wrists was nearly unbearable and I vaguely recall asking my husband to cut them off. :-( . I could no longer use my hands, hold a glass of water myself, hold eating utensils, wipe myself after using the bathroom (HORRIBLE..:-(( ), dress myself, walk...nothing. I had to be carried into the Rheumatolgist's office. All I asked for is DEATH. I was no longer living...just existing in bed with no sleep because of the pain. Methotrexate did nothing, Enbrel was the next step, but could not relieve the wrist and hand swelling and pain. With Humira, my hands became NORMAL again, but it took time for my fingers and wrist to straighten! Then I could WALK, and we had meals for the first time in months!! Plus I could dust, vacuum, clean my house, wash and iron, take care of my dogs and cats and mow the entire lawn! (Yes, I have a riding mower!) I can no longer jog 6 miles each day, dance, fell trees for firewood, cut and split firewood, nor can I garden as I used to do. I need someone to help my hubby build the garage addition to our house as I can no longer hammer as I once did and do the heavy lifting. I MISS being able to do heavy construction work, but the Humira GAVE me back the use of my hands, took away the horrible pain and allowed me to sleep, and allowed me to walk again. Without it, I can honestly say I would rather be dead. So I give it an A+ | F | 69 | 8 years 2X M | 6/13/2014 | 4 | Crohns | I hate these two week colds! Normally I recovered in three days, now it's two weeks plus! I stop injecting when flu cold settles into my chest, however it still takes weeks to get over these infections. | M | 69 | 5 years | 7/24/2016 | 4 | Crohns | I hate these two week colds! Normally I recovered in three days, now it's two weeks plus! I stop injecting when flu cold settles into my chest, however it still takes weeks to get over these infections. | M | 69 | 5 years | 7/24/2016 | 4 | Scalp psoriasis | Weight gain sore muscles | F | 69 | 0 years 40 | 4/23/2019 | 2 | Crohns | I have neuropathy in my feet and legs my new doc said Humor could be making it worse. I then have been reading the side effects and found many other possible side effects. My eyes have quickly gotten bad and I can't get my drivers License! Will stop it now. | 69 | 1 years 2x month | 9/19/2014 |
HUMIRA (ADALIMUMAB): Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis). This medication is also used to treat certain skin disorders (such as plaque-type psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa). It works by blocking a protein (tumor necrosis factor or TNF) found in the body's immune system that causes joint swelling and damage in arthritis as well as red scaly patches in psoriasis. Adalimumab belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF blockers. By reducing joint swelling, this medication helps to reduce further joint damage and preserve joint function. Adalimumab is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)