Adalimumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sledg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Humira is a miracle. Prior to being on Humira I had tried two previous solutions NSAIDs and a non-starch diet with lots of exercise. NSAIDs had absolutely no effect. The non-starch diet with some exercise did help bring the pain to what I would call manageable but flares would still happen and with them would come several day cycle of poor sleep, less exercise, and so on. My rheumatologist explained that some new research suggest Humira may actually help to stop the progression of the disease so I gave it a shot (pun, hah!). It took about 3 weeks to start kicking in and by week 5 my symptoms were totally gone. No back pain. No shoulder pain. No waking up in the middle of the night."

• Fiona...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 12, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Humira gave me my life back. I was sicker than I had ever been and this is the first medicine that consistently made me feel better. I take it in conjunction with Pentasa which seems to be the magic formula for me. I don't like giving myself a shot but I am so grateful for how I feel. Diet is a big part too but this has been a miracle for me."

• Creaky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriatic Arthritis "I have had psoriasis since I was 15 and mild psoriatic arthritis since I was 20, now four years later my psoriasis started to flare up after nearly a three and a half year remission due to treatment and develop in all the old places with it came severe psoriatic arthritis. Over the course of four months I went from moving normally to being in severe nearly constant pain and walking with a cane. I went to my dermatologist to see about any treatments and she prescribed me Humira. The day after the first two pen treatment I was walking with little pain and within a week I didn't need a cane any more. So far the only side effect I have had was a mild headache after the injection. Humira essentially gave me my life back."

• Leyla...
• May 6, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondilitis 8 months ago at the age of 49 although I had back pain and sacroiliac joint pain for many years which seemed to be getting worse and worse. I started getting inflammation in my eyes about 10 years ago. (uveitis) On my orthamogist's advice, I saw a reumatologist and even though white lines appeared on my SI joints on MRI scans she was unhelpful. I got worse and kept self medicating. After more bouts of uveitis I went to see the reumatologist again who tested me for the HLA gene. When it came back negative, she dismissed me again until 3 years later I could no longer walk even though I had been swimming and doing Pilates. Humira has given me my life back after 4 months. My mobility is back."

• dagma...
• June 30, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I see some comments about painful injections, I had that too but I wasn't letting the medication warm up after taking it out of the refrigerator, if it warms up it's no problem. I've been on this about 4 months and I'm feeling better every week. It's awesome."

• TNPME...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 22, 2016

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I have been a Crohn's sufferer since I was 18, I'm now 47. I have had two bowel resections, multiple blockages and bowel symptoms that left me house bound for days at a time. I have been on Prednisone so much that I have maxed out the lifetime exposure limit, have tried Methotrexate (nausea+++), Pentasa (no change) and Remicade (serum reaction). I have been on Humira now for over 8 years and aside from a few minor flare-ups, I have a life back. Bless all of the programs and benefit companies that have recognized that this medication has restored some people to being productive once again."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had rheumatoid arthritis for three years. It came on overnight and totally overwhelmed me in pain. Thanks to a great doctor I was immediately referred to a Rheumatolgist who started me on methotrexate(weekly), prednisone(daily) and Humira every two weeks. My doses of Prednisone was gradually reduced and I have now been off totally for 6 months. I went from 20mg of Methotrexate weekly to zero now. Humira is the only medicine being taken weekly and even though stiffness and swelling have returned to some degree I am still great compared to where I started. Side effects include higher liver enzymes and daily itching outbreaks. Otherwise, if I can remain at this level for another 30 yrs. I'll be fortunate. "

• Under...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Humira was my first medicine to try for recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Had to stop after the 2nd injection due to nausea, lethargy, my teeth hurt and had 3/4 migraines a week. Trying a new medicine now and hope to see results. Humira has a discount program that you only pay $5 for. Ask your doc about it!"

• Beck
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 6, 2019

Humira (adalimumab) for Ulcerative Colitis "I am 50 years old and have had UC since I was in my late 20's. I was on Remicade from 2006-2014 when it just stopped helping my symptoms. I have been hospitalized many times for UC and on the Remicade, when it was working it was wonderful. In early 2014 my symptoms returned and I felt horrible for months and that is when my Doctor prescribed Humira 40mg. every other week. I started in July of 2014 and have had NO UC symptoms at all. It has been a lifesaver. I have to have a colonoscopy every 2 years due to my UC and my last one in Jan. 2017 showed NO signs of the UC...Doc said best scan I have had in 10 years. Humira is so worth it and much easier than Remicade."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2011

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "This medicine has given me my life back. I was initially very afraid because of all the potential side effects and I tend to react severely to medicines. But my Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis progressed to the point where I couldn't function anymore. I started Humira in conjunction with Plaquenil and it has completely turned my life around. The pain and stiffness are gone, the fatigue is significantly reduced and I have lost weight and have the energy to exercise again. The injections are not pleasant, and the initial side effects of nausea and flu- like symptoms were pretty rough for the first couple of injections. I got worse after the first one, but I'm glad I stuck it out because I'm doing fantastic now."

• Jim...
• September 26, 2017

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking Humira for four years. Before starting I had severe RA pain in different joints most of the time and RA flare ups left me very debilitated. Humira began to work within the first two months. I take the injection every 10 days. I currently have no RA pain, experience no flare ups and have no side effects. It has been a wonder drug for me."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2016

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been taking humira for two years for severe rheumatoid arthritis. One 40 mg shot a week. It's worked wonders on my arthritis. I also take 15 mg methotrexate once a week. No side effects except for extreme mood swings from extreme anger to laughing so hard I'd be in tears. I thought I was going crazy until I saw comments from other people taking humira with similar side effects. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences .I'm not nuts after all."

• Ann
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2020

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Just started taking humira. I took my first shot a week ago. My life has changed completely I have no pain, I can walk normal humira gave me my life back after 4 years of pain. It has also helped my crohn's as well I highly recommend humira"

• Thank...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I had forgotten how it felt like to be normal and healthy. To have energy. I was experiencing this after three months on Humira only to be abruptly dropped from my insurance plan. So thankful for the Abbvie patient assistance plan which has now approved me for a full year! I am looking forward to getting better again in the months ahead. I was afraid I was going to lose my job because of the flares but now I am hopeful. Thanks"

• Neo
• July 15, 2018

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Took humira for AS and it worked great the first month and my pain went down to a 1. By month 6, I had contracted klebsiella pneumonia from my lowered immune system from this drug and a subsequent systemic candida infection. That was 10 years ago and I still have severe systemic candida from this poison. Nothing has helped...antifungals work but only temporarily because Humira permanently changed my immune system. I am now on permanent disability because of having to cope with both my original illness as well as the devastating effects from this DNA altering drug. People...Abbotts labs does not care about you...only their bottom line and making billions. Humira is now black labeled meaning you take it at your own risk and Abbott labs will not be responsible if you get infections or cancer from it because you were warned by their label...."

• Lori...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after 2 years of awful pain. I am now using Humira with methotrexate. I also take sulfasalizine antibiotic daily due to lowered immunity. I take Prilosec for heartburn. I am able to work a full time job and do most things that I enjoy."

• Severe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "My 86 year old mother has been on Humira for the past 2 years. She combined this treatment with methotrexate. Towards the end of the 2nd year the effect of each Humira dose lasts less than 14 days at a time. Going down to 10 days at a time then it completely stopped working for her. She has an excellent doctor and we are looking at other alternatives for the moment. Possibly Orencia. Overall Humira worked wonders while it lasted."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 16, 2020

Humira (adalimumab) for Ulcerative Colitis "Hey everyone! I decided to write a review because I was extremely nervous about trying this medication due to all of the negative reviews on here. My U.C. got really out of control without me even realizing it throughout college, and eventually I decided to take charge of my health. My GI and I discussed all options and decided Humira was a good fit. I have now been on it for a year and fully in remission!! No blood and very little mucus for the last 7 months. I was discouraged because I saw no improvement for about 3 months but I began to feel so much better soon after. I have not been sick from the immunosuppression at all, I was also worried about that. Give this medication a good try and give it some time if it is a good fit for you!!! Good luck everyone!!"

• doxie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Hi! I have been living with RA for the past 8yrs. I have it in my left foot and both wrist moving to my knees. (lovely)@ 53? As everyone knows who is on the site the pain for most of us is constant. Wake up w/ it still there if you want to go walking mid afternoon. Dinner time tired don't feel like cooking. Tell your MD, They tell you about Humira.... All these great biogenics on the market, how good are they? Last Sat I ended up in the hospital over night. Feeling heart racing. Sweating, body and mind feeling exhausted can't move or even lift my hand. Has anybody got any of these symptoms while taking Humira. I welcome any feedback.."

• Petit...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on all the medicines and have achieved remission of various lengths with gold injections (1.5 yrs), minocycline (8 yrs), Enbrel (5 years before the efficacy started to diminish) and Humira (1 year) over the past 30 years. As a result of all the medicine treatments I now have horrible lung complications similar to COPD (have never smoked anything). When the pain is excruciating you are willing to take anything to make it better. Enbrel and Humira have left me with a continuous sinus infection that I keep under control with regular salt water rinses. I have no ability to fight off infection and keep getting lung infections which require me to stop the injections for the arthritis and every time you stop, your body builds immunity."

• ACAB
• March 24, 2013

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "Female, age 40 with Ankylosing Spondylitis on Humira 2 x monthly for 2.5 years. I am so thankful for this medicine! I was crippled by this disease during inflammation for several years and Humira eliminated it. The only drawbacks are that I am still chronically fatigued, am prone to infections, and fear the unknown long-term effects of Humira."

• jakee...
• January 10, 2014

Humira (adalimumab) for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I am 19 years old and was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) when I was 17. I was prescribed Humira very quickly because my AS caused severe back, hip and ankle pain and have been taking it for over a year now. So far, the medicine has worked very well and I feel no pain whatsoever. The medicine does make me feel tired, but this is a genuine side effect."

• Dave
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2020

Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriatic Arthritis "Fantastic response, no sides effects except for occasional bruise. I thought it would take a few weeks/ months to really notice a difference. Reality was big impact after only a few days. One of those cliche ‘feel I have been given my life back’ moments. I really have very little signs of any disease. I was very concerned about risks but strangely I have not even had a common cold in 2 years !"

• Kimbe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I am a 57 year old female, diagnosed with RA 29 years ago. I took Enbrel for 9 years, but began to have more frequent flares, so my rheumatologist switched me to Humira. I took the first injection 20 days ago and felt great until day 12, when I developed severe flu-like symptoms, with aches and pains and had a significant rash over my entire body and face. It was like having a major RA flare plus an itchy rash and headache at the same time. I was prescribed a six-day dose of prednisone and 24 hour a day Benadryl. I had little improvement three days latter and received a steroid shot which was three days ago. Four days later, I still have significant overall weakness, a major headache and injection site reaction from the initial and last injection."

• Spangly
• October 21, 2015

Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriatic Arthritis "I was diagnosed worh pa in 2004 after trying methotrexate (horibble drug which caused blackouts) I am now 37. I was prescribed Humira. I had severe plaque psoriasis and limited mobility. After the initial fear the injections were very easy to administer. I inject into my tummy, occasionally I get one that stings. This drug has saved my life. After the first injection I noticed improvement with pain and after 6 weeks my psoriasis had cleared up. I was able to take my daughter swimming after hiding behind my clothes for Years. If you read the leaflet there are hideous side affects and I feel sad that a lot Of people experience these. I have taken it for 3 years and it has improved my quality of life."