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Adalimumab (Humira�) is the third TNF antagonist (after infliximab and etanercept) to be approved in the US. Like infliximab and etanercept, adalimumab binds to TNFα, preventing it from activating TNF receptors; adalimumab was constructed from a fully human monoclonal antibody, while infliximab is a mouse-human chim... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 202 |
66% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 66 |
86% |
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 41 |
88% |
| Psoriasis | 28 |
82% |
| Arthritis | 29 |
93% |
Overall, 76% (393
Members)
find Humira helpful
Humira Reviews
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Still experimenting, but like the delivery method, minimal side effects. 40mg per week. Overall treatment has not been effective.
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Currently taking once a week.
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Currently taking for my Crohns Disease weekly.
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I have been on Humira injections now for about a year and 12. They seem to be working although I am having several new symptoms at this point.
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Felt amazing one day after first injection and still do 2 months later
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I taking 2 shot every week plus one shot of methotrexate every week. It didn't work. It caused depression and mood swimgs.
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OT
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Side effects are a headache & flu like symptoms. Seems to be helping.
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I'm taking this shot every two weeks and it works well, the shot is easy and simple to do if you have a pen. It's not painful if you numb it first with a cold pack.
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It seems to help, but I prefer Enbrel.
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I have been on Humira since NOV 2006 and it has worked well for me with a combo of MTX and Plaquenil. I like having the ease of taking the pen shots ... [More] -
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yes i would contact your consultant asap. Just to be on the safe side. r ther any other symptoms?? i have been on it a year and weight wise, it help... [More] -
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Hiya, i cant answer if weight loss is normal because im only at the stage where i will be going on that medicine myself soon but now that you've menti... [More] -
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I am on Humira for Crohn's Disease, and it has done wonders for me. I had previously been on Remicade for a year, and my body stopped responding to i... [More] -
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Hello Everyone, My doctors recently put me on Humira. I inject it into my stomach every other week. Injecting my stomach with a shot is not fun bu... [More]
