Humira Side Effects
Side Effects of Humira
- Pain, swelling, or other discomfort at the injection site
- Increased risk of infection
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Upset stomach
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Pain (general)
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Runny nose
- Blistering
- Excess bleeding
If you have experienced any of these Humira | Adalimumab Injection side effects, contact your doctor. They could be indicative of more severe problems. For any symptoms or side effects that have not been listed here, or for previous severe reactions that you have had to Humira, fill out our
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Warnings & Recalls for Humira
FDA and Humira
The FDA issued Humira a black box warning, indicating the possibility of severe or life-threatening Humira side effects. People who take Humira are at an increased risk of developing T-Cell lymphoma. Humira also decreases the body’s ability to fight infection. If you have a medical condition that suppresses your immunity, please tell your doctor before taking Humira.
Humira Treatment and Use
Humira | Adalimumab Injection
Humira | adalimumab injection is a tumor necrosis inhibitor (TNF) medication that comes in a solution form to be injected bi-weekly under the skin. Humira is made by Abbott Laboratories and works by inhibiting TNF, a chemical in the body that causes the painful swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Humira is used to reduce the severity of symptoms of:
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How to take Humira
Humira comes in pre-filled syringes that are to be injected on the front side of the thighs or on the abdomen below the belly button bi-weekly.
Make sure you mark on a calendar that dates at which you need to self administer your Humira dose. Doing so ensures a steady amount of Humira in the bloodstream.
Your doctor will take into consideration your age, medical history, and various other factors to determine the right dosage of Humira for you. If you have any questions or concerns about Humira please speak to your healthcare provider at once.
Other Names for Humira
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Lawsuits & Legal Information for Humira
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Lainee Hooks
Posted on Apr 18, 2012