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 |
| 5 | Crohn's Disease | The only side effects I have seem to be a bad sting when I take the shot that quickly subsides. And a lowered immune system. I am more prone to colds and infections then before taking Humira. | It has changed my life. I struggled with multiple medications before trying humira. And since I have started I am now only on Humira. I have been able to drop all my other meds. I must note I give myself Humira shots weekly (Under D' Orders) and not bi-weekly like it is normally prescribed. | M | 34 | 5 months | 11/18/2007 | 4 | Crohn's | Injection site hurt for a few hours after, but no lasting problem. My hair is starting to fall out a bit (like it do while on Imuran), but don't know yet if it's Humira causing this. | I was on Remicade for over 3 years when I started bleeding again. My doctor wanted to put me back on Prednisone which is extremely dangerous for me since I'm diabetic (sugars go over 600!). I took myself off the Remicade and about 8 months later I was in bad shape. I lost 25 pounds in 21 days. It took about 3 weeks to get the insurance approval for Humira and I've been on it about 6 weeks now. Feeling pretty good. I've seen 3 specialists in the past few months and none of them have used Humira before. I also have MS, which appears to be an issue with Humira from what I've read, but it hasn't affected me as of yet. I'll use what shots I already have and then see how I do. | F | 48 | 6 weeks | 11/18/2007 | 4 | Crohns | Headahe everyday since taking, dizzy spells, trouble sleeping,weight gain. | I have had 6 injections so far, only 5 weeks into it.. but all is very good. Apart from these unbarable headahes, all my really bad crohns symptoms have gone. Im so far very happy. | F | 25 | 5 weeks | 11/17/2007 | 5 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | I'm into my fourth week of Humira. For the first few days after the injection I have been incredibly tired and just want to sleep, but it's working for me. | Humira has significantly reduced my pain and inflammation. I've had r/a for 22 years. I've had surgery on my feet, wrist, had and chest (CABG) and before starting Humira a month ago my neck was so sore I couldn't pick it up off the pillow sometimes. I have experienced improved mobility, reduced pain and a better quality of life. | M | 59 | 28 days | 11/9/2007 | 5 | RA | injection site reactions (redness, swelling, itching) that last about a week | It made me pain and stiffness free within 72 hours of the first dose. I really hope that the injection site reactions don't force me to go off of it. It has completely changed my life. | F | 42 | 3 months | 11/7/2007 | 4 | Psoriatic arthritis/Psoriasis | No injection site problems. After about a year I developed itching problems on my back and left hand. I also have minor swelling in that hand. No infections, no mental problems. | Excellent control of psoriasis lesions, almost 100%. After 6 mos very good control of PA symptoms. My Dr increased period between injections from 2 to 3 wks...bad move. PA symptoms began to come back. Went on 3 wk regimen for 3 mos and now back to 2 wks. Control of PA not as effective now, perhaps 60%. I would be afraid to stop injections because it has helped contol joint damage. I may ad MTX to treatment. Would consider trying Remicade or Enbrel. Happy to correspond. I'm in Colorado. | M | 58 | 1.5 years | 11/3/2007 | 5 | CROHN'S | The only side effects are 30 to 60 minutes of nausea immediately following the injections and a felling of fatigue and mental fogginess the remainder of the day. | Decided to try Humira after experiencing severe adverse reactions to Sulfasalazine, Asacol, Dipentum and Imuran. Prednisone worked well for me but after seven years of use caused hip and lower back problems. Started Humia 30 days ago and was totally symptom free and off the steroids within the first week. I haven’t felt this well in years. | M | 49 | 30 days | 10/27/2007 | 4 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Mental confusion, 'non-specific dermal rash' under my arms that blister, multiple bouts of strep throat and sinus infections. My hair does seem to be going thru 'something', it seems coarser and perhaps it is starting to thin. I have the most dastardly headaches as of late. Could be that I take the Humira every other week and a weekly injection of Methotrexate to boot. | I am able to walk without a cane or walker. I have to say I am happy with the results. | M | 38 | 2.5 years | 10/24/2007 | 3 | RA | Constantly hungry - put on 20 lbs. in two months. Water retention. Unable to sleep - restless leg syndrome. Sinus headache. | My rheumatologist told me weight gain was NOT a side effect, but I had dieted and lost 25ish lbs prior to taking Humira - not doing anything else differently - but weight is returning. | F | 47 | 4 months | 10/15/2007 | 4 | ra | i have developed burning mouth syndrome. not sure if r/t humira. have not heard of others having this problem. | energy level good. do not sleep well. | F | 58 | 5 months | 9/1/2007 | 5 | CROHNS | I have only experienced injection site reactions, which are much more tolerable than the disease. I tend to get moderate nausea suddenly. I get mild tingling sensations in fingers and toes. | I have been using humira since Jan l, 07. I have not been able to tolerate any other treatment for my crohns disease other than predizone. I was sick of that. I would recommend to anyone. | F | 35 | 8 days | 8/24/2007 | 5 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | I feel tired the day of injection (I take it early in the am). If I inject on my leg, a red bump lasting 2 - 3 weeks appears which is mildly itchy. | I have much more energy, and can get out of bed in the morning with no pain. I am also on methotrexate, and I think this combination is helping me significantly. | F | 39 | 8 weeks | 8/3/2007 | 4 | Psoriatic Athritis & Psoriasis | Slight backache starting right before 3rd shot. A little sluggish in thought sometimes. Strong stinging sensation at injection site, during and immediately following injection. | I am currently on my 3rd shot of Humira, and felt immediate results the next day after the very first shot! 90% of my Psoriatic Athritis pain went away, allowing me to function normally for the first time in years. Has not cleared up my scalp psoriasis whatsoever. A slight backache has only recently developed. Am unsure if this is connected to the medication. I do lose my train of thought more and more it seems, but unsure that is connected to medication either. I also take Ambien, for sleep issues, and zoloft as a pain blocker. Humira, in conjuction with the ambien, has 90% cured me of pain, and allowed me to begin to rebuild my life. However, I wish it would help more with the scalp/skin issues, and am hoping as I take the shot longer ( once every two weeks). | F | 29 | 6 weeks | 7/16/2007 | 5 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | No side effects. Slight burning sensation during injection. | It began working about 6 weeks after starting. I take it every two weeks along with methotrexate taken weekly. One of the best medications I've ever taken in terms of effectiveness. | M | 62 | 4 years | 6/30/2007 | 5 | RA | I cannot seem to loose weight, despite careful dieting, low fat foods, and gentle exercise. And my sleeping is bad, lack of it. | I seem to be prone to fungal and bacterial infections now, but I do feel 100% better taken it. | M | 46 | 3 years | 6/22/2007 | 5 | severe Rheumatoid Arthritis | red, itchy mosquito-like bumps that always appear in a set of 3's. they appear a day or two after my humira injection & go away in a few days. they itch very much. other side effects may include skin very itchy & sensitive to sun, and possibly heightened overall tiredness. | humira shots were very difficult to get used to, and i was very scared for awhile, making it almost impossible, but immediately after the 1st shot i felt 80% better. here are some other things that have helped make injections easier for me...ice on the injection site till it's red, letting the shot sit out for at least 20 min's, injecting into my abdomen rather than thigh, my wonderful fiance standing by my side everytime encouraging me, and good ole breathing. | F | 34 | 2 years | 5/26/2007 | 1 | Rheumatoid arthritis | After receiving the 3rd injection I began to develop a rash on my right arm, from there I developed a very severe itchy rash from head to toe; I though I had a severe case of the chicken pox which I did not. I could not go out in the sun because it would cause unbearable severe itching. This medicine caused permanent scars and dark marks all over my body. It has been 3 yrs and I still have a slight area that has not quite healed. I spend 6 months with little sleep because of the unbearable itching and severe depression. A dermatologist had to try various medicines to finally control it. I had never had a reaction to any medicines until I took Humira. It was like a horrible nightmare. | I would hate for anyone else to go thru what I did. It may work for others but it caused severe damage to my skin. I just shiver whenever I here the word Humira. I am now on Methotrexate and Remicade and so far no rash. | F | 60 | 6 weeks | 4/14/2007 | 3 | Crohn's Disease | EXTREME Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, burning at injection site, mental fogginess, secondary MRSA infection - Loading dose 4 pens | I developed a MRSA infection on my left tib-fib the week after my loading dose. My Monocyte counts were cut in half - this is not something to play with. Crohn's symptons saw improvement and my second dose (2 pens) is this evening. Symptoms of Crohn's return after about 1.5 weeks - don't know if one pen every two weeks will be worth the hassle when my symptoms don't abate for the whole two weeks. We'll see . . . | F | 30 | 14 days | 4/13/2007 | 3 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Fatigue. Weight gain. Infections from injections. Hasn't help with psorisis. Headaches. | I suffered from a prolonged flare last year. Humira I must say stopped the flare and then was able to get out of bed easier in the mornings. I don't like injections. I also take Methotrexate & Arava. | F | 36 | 4 months | 4/6/2007 | 5 | ankylosis spondilits, reiters | nausea, fatigue, severe dehydration, anxiety, irritability | I would not beable to walk or turn my neck without humira. I had constant swollen knees (100cc of fluid would have to be drained from my knees)and my back was so stiff I could not move. It has quieted the uvietis in my left eye. The side effects are no fun but are easier to tolerate than the disease. | F | 51 | 3 days | 4/5/2007 |