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Does Humira Cause Adverse Side Effects?

My colitis has been in remission for 2 years. Was taking remicade but had to quit due to horrible side effects. Dr wants me to go on humira which also has numerous side effects, some causing death. Should I take it or wait till colitis flaresup again.
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Dear ,

This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.

First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
Adalimumab has shown better results than infliximab in different clinical studies for IBD . Adalimumab is well tolerated and most of the possible adverse effects are mild to moderate . It can induce and can maintain remission quite effectively in IBD. Your healthcare providers have prescribed you Humira because the benefits are much greater than possible side effects . So you should follow the recommendation of your Doctor without any doubt .
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.

I wish you good health .

sincerely,

Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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Does Humira Cause Adverse Side Effects?

Dear , This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com s medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question. First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us. Adalimumab has shown better results than infliximab in different clinical studies for IBD . Adalimumab is well tolerated and most of the possible adverse effects are mild to moderate . It can induce and can maintain remission quite effectively in IBD. Your healthcare providers have prescribed you Humira because the benefits are much greater than possible side effects . So you should follow the recommendation of your Doctor without any doubt . This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification. I wish you good health . sincerely, Dr. Shardendu Tomar