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What Are The Side Effects Of Humira?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Question: What are the side effects of Humira and should I be concerned about long term use
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Answered by Dr. Matija Romic (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
the answer is below

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for asking HCM,

I understand your concern. At first I would like to say that it is importan to discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor who will prescribe you this drug.
HUMIRA can cause serious side effects, including:
- Serious infections (include TB and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria. Symptoms related to TB include a cough, low-grade fever, weight loss, or loss of body fat and muscle).
- Hepatitis B infection in carriers of the virus (symptoms include muscle aches, feeling very tired, dark urine, skin or eyes that look yellow, little or no appetite, vomiting, clay-colored bowel movements, fever, chills, stomach discomfort, and skin rash)
- allergic reactions (symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your face, eyes, lips, or mouth)
- nervous system problems (symptoms include numbness or tingling, problems with your vision, weakness in your arms or legs, and dizziness)
- blood problems (symptoms include a fever that does not go away, bruising or bleeding very easily, or looking very pale)
- heart failure (symptoms include shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, and sudden weight gain)
- immune reactions including a lupus-like syndrome (symptoms include chest discomfort or pain that does not go away, shortness of breath, joint pain, or rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun)
- liver problems (symptoms include feeling very tired, skin or eyes that look yellow, poor appetite or vomiting, and pain on the right side of your stomach)
- psoriasis (symptoms include red scaly patches or raised bumps that are filled with pus)

These mentioned side effects are very heavy, but it doesn't mean that you have to develop them. This is very individual. But if your doctor is going to give you Humira, than he already checked up the risks and benefits and concluded that your condition needs Humira.

I hope this answer was helpful to you and that you will discuss with your docotr once more why is it good for you to take Humira.
The best is to contact your doctor immediately if you discover any of these mentioned side effects.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Humira?

Brief Answer: the answer is below Detailed Answer: hello and thank you for asking HCM, I understand your concern. At first I would like to say that it is importan to discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor who will prescribe you this drug. HUMIRA can cause serious side effects, including: - Serious infections (include TB and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria. Symptoms related to TB include a cough, low-grade fever, weight loss, or loss of body fat and muscle). - Hepatitis B infection in carriers of the virus (symptoms include muscle aches, feeling very tired, dark urine, skin or eyes that look yellow, little or no appetite, vomiting, clay-colored bowel movements, fever, chills, stomach discomfort, and skin rash) - allergic reactions (symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your face, eyes, lips, or mouth) - nervous system problems (symptoms include numbness or tingling, problems with your vision, weakness in your arms or legs, and dizziness) - blood problems (symptoms include a fever that does not go away, bruising or bleeding very easily, or looking very pale) - heart failure (symptoms include shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, and sudden weight gain) - immune reactions including a lupus-like syndrome (symptoms include chest discomfort or pain that does not go away, shortness of breath, joint pain, or rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun) - liver problems (symptoms include feeling very tired, skin or eyes that look yellow, poor appetite or vomiting, and pain on the right side of your stomach) - psoriasis (symptoms include red scaly patches or raised bumps that are filled with pus) These mentioned side effects are very heavy, but it doesn't mean that you have to develop them. This is very individual. But if your doctor is going to give you Humira, than he already checked up the risks and benefits and concluded that your condition needs Humira. I hope this answer was helpful to you and that you will discuss with your docotr once more why is it good for you to take Humira. The best is to contact your doctor immediately if you discover any of these mentioned side effects.