Adalimumab for Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 4)

• gan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 23, 2019

Adalimumab "Humira is a powerful drug. I used it successfully for almost 11 years, but about the time the commercial came out about it being successful in patients for over ten years, I had a problem. Well, more than a problem, it interacted with a BP med, HCTZ. Then they gave me another BP med and I almost died. My face peeled 12 times in a month. I was hospitalized and treated for symptoms but was undiagnosed. The MDs were clueless. It took me a couple of years to figure out what the trigger was, and I realized finally that it was the BP med. Word of caution: if you use a biologic, check out the contraindications for use with a BP med or other meds. These are probably not known in the more recent meds (no studies). Stelara, Otezla, Cosyntex-all pointless. Humira works but is dangerous. It's a broad-spectrum biologic and hits a lot of systems in the body. Stelara was billed as a pinpoint and highly successful med, but the MDs told me they did not see the same results in practice."

• Ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 9, 2018

Adalimumab "Went on Humira 3 years ago and felt like I had been given my life back! No more lesions, itch, or flakes! I was so happy! But it quit working about 7 months ago, and my psoriasis has come back with a vengeance! Dr. wants me to keep using it for 3 more months, and if no improvement, we will try something different. So depressing I am back to trying every crazy promise on the internet!"

• DNC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2018

Adalimumab "4 weeks in and marked improvement in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in hands/feet and big reduction in psoriasis plaques, most now gone. No side effects so far. Was on Otezla, which also worked well but with a lot of stomach problems. Insurance would not cover Otezla and told me to try Humira. I have heavy nail involvement, so holding high hopes for improvement there. Good luck, I’ve had psoriasis for 30 years, and it sucks."

• Rda...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2015

Adalimumab "Humira has been the ONLY option for me. I have/had moderate psoriasis covering approximately 70% of my body with nail involvement. Humira even clears up my fingernails! I've been able to wear shorts and go swimming without being overwhelmingly self-conscious for the first time in years! On a side note, I find that the old-fashioned syringe is much less painful than the pen auto-injector. Hope this helps."

• Jef...
• January 23, 2021

Adalimumab "I have been on Humira biologics since March 2005. Prior to Humira, I had systematically gone through all creams, ointments, UVA, UVA, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, and another drug I can't remember. At the time of beginning treatment, I was 35% covered across my entire body. After a month, most of the scale had reduced, and after a further 3 months, most of the redness had gone too. From then on, I had 10 years of no psoriasis, continuing to inject every two to three weeks. Due to a change of address and mix-up with hospitals, I was without my medication for a year, and for 9 months of that year, I stayed clear. When I restarted the injections, they were not as effective as before, but with a little help from a steroid ointment, I was clear again and have been since. This product changed my life, and I hope others benefit how I have. I'm also so grateful to the NHS that this costs me nothing. Reading reviews online, you realize how expensive these things are elsewhere."

• Son...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2017

Adalimumab "I had one shot for PSA, psoriasis, and it looks like I have gotten stung by a thousand bees, and my psoriasis is worse six weeks after my shot. Needless to say, I did not get the second shot. Worst drug reaction that I have ever had."

• PPT...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 15, 2019

Adalimumab "Probably because I have a strong fight-back immune system while still being young, I really don’t enjoy such treatment that worked at first and then backfired like anything. I’m really looking for a treatment that can last long, but Humira was not the choice for me, and I don’t know what to do now. After trying all pills, lighting treatment, herbal showering, and cream (most of the time I’m lazy to apply), I switched to Humira for a goal of 100% clearance. It worked so fast, like in 6 weeks, and then kept for a year and a half, but all of a sudden all the redness, rashes, and scales came back just like what it was only in 2 weeks, and it terrifies me. Every time I did the shot, it stopped and got better for 2 or 3 days, but the plaques are just madly itchy. Hope people got prepared for the aftereffects around the injection area and your body system; also, another side effect to me is extreme fatigue over a year."

• Dut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2021

Adalimumab "Following the 1st injection of Humira, I developed erysipelas in my right foot, ankle, and lower leg. Following my 3rd injection, I have had a severe flare-up of my psoriasis and now have psoriasis in places that I did not have it before, such as my scalp. The only place that I do not have psoriasis at present is my face."

• Sep...
• December 16, 2019

Adalimumab "I was SOOOOO hopeful that Humira would address my psoriasis as well as my RA. After my third shot (two weeks apart) last summer, I had a septic arthritic joint infection that has lasted 3-4 months. I'm still getting over it, but at least home and free of home infusion antibiotics. It's very unusual that this type of infection happens in a 'native' knee (not as a result of surgery), but it happened, and with both arthroscopies and an arthrotomy followed by another open surgery wash-out (that makes 4 operations in two months), cultures were always taken, but nothing would grow, thus making it difficult to know what to medicate me with to kill the raging infection. I am basically walker-bound (and a crutch for stairs). Please pay attention to the drug warnings. I had no idea I had a low lying infection - maybe it came from a try at stem cells a year ago(?), maybe steroid injections to allow me to walk(?), or?????"

• ILo...
• November 5, 2015

Adalimumab "So I developed psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with my first pregnancy. Had patches on elbows, ears, face, scalp, and back, they were small patches. But covering my whole entire elbows, it was definitely painful and uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing. So after the birth of my son, my rheumatologist put me on Humira pen (eventually switched to the syringe). In 2013, it did not take full effect until almost a year later. I got off Humira because I moved to a new state and had to go through insurance again. It took about 6 months to get approved, now I have just started again. Hoping it will kick in faster this time. I would have rated a 10 if it didn't take so long, but I will say this medicine DOES WORK, give it time."

• Kil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2016

Adalimumab "Humira caused me to have cardiac arrest. Do not take this med. If there is anything else you can try, do it. This lowered my immune system so that a 'virus' could attack my heart. I am lucky to be alive!!!"

• Bil...
• April 19, 2016

Adalimumab "Weight gain. Was in the hospital for another illness and had to go off Humira. Lost 35 lbs. Soon after going back on it, started gaining weight. Doctors say no relationship, I strongly disagree. Anyone else?"

• tha...
• October 7, 2015

Adalimumab "I am jealous of all those this drug has helped. I developed issues after taking the first dose, but with my doctor's encouragement, I continued, and after the second dose, I had a stroke. All tests were negative, and the hospital sent this company a letter stating they needed to add stroke to their list of side effects. I am back to normal three years later and living with the scales and pain from my arthritis."

• Gwy...
• December 28, 2009

Adalimumab "I had minimal results. My doctor indicated since this is a TNF blocker, my TNFs are already blocked, so she decided to place me on another medication. I could feel immediately the response after the injection, but with minimal results. This was such an easy drug to use."

• Apr...
• October 7, 2015

Adalimumab "Six months later, and I am no better on the Humira. I am 24 and have had psoriasis since I was 6, head to foot. Doctors want me to wait another 4 months before they change my meds. That's the NHS for you! Fed up."

• kev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 24, 2018

Adalimumab "I have been on Humira for about 30 months, and just recently, I have started to get bad outbreaks on my shins of all places. I went to a dermatologist who has doubled my dose to every week. Will keep you informed if it's going to give me another 30 months free of this horrible disease. Can't start yet till I have had my flu and pneumonia injections. Wish me luck today for them."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2015

Adalimumab "I have had psoriasis for 45 years, since I was 10. I have had 3 injections of Humira, and I don't see much clearing. Maybe I need to give it more time? Doctor thinks I'll be clearer in November, my next appointment. I'm doubtful."

• Mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 26, 2022

Adalimumab "My 30-year-old son has been on this for 3-4 years, worked great, but then he got a random fever that lasted 12 days! Took him to the hospital and they could not figure out what was causing his fever! I say Humira! He also has developed joint pain, loss of vision, and hearing! Do NOT take this!"

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2008

"What seems like a lifetime of trying everything under the sun (including the sun) to cure my psoriasis, I finally decided to try Humira. I noticed about a 30% improvement after the FIRST dose. I haven't felt so good about myself in forever. I am actually looking forward to wearing clothes I would never have considered and no more embarrassing questions about my hands, or kids saying 'ewww, what's on your elbows.' I am elated. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank heavens for Humira."

• NoF...
• June 2, 2021

"Starter kit with 2 self-injected injections cleared my skin for a while. Then 1 dose of injections after that wouldn't work. Methotrexate is worthless. Need to stop giving it to people as a first option. Why are dermatologists even giving people treatment of cheap stuff knowing it doesn't help a lot of people? If the government can give vaccines for free, there is no reason why biologics should be so expensive, and no reason why the government can't make the biologics for people that can't afford the high price."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2021

Adalimumab "Let this be a warning to anyone about to take this drug. This drug can give you permanent MS, lupus, and neurological conditions like painful peripheral neuropathy. This is not after taking it for years. This is after just 1 or 2 infusions. My son developed painful peripheral neuropathy after only 2 injections of the drug. The drug company and the doctors push this medication. The company will even assign a nurse to help you get started. Once you develop a problem, the company will shut you out. You can no longer even sue this damn company anymore. They legally have everything all tied up. Unless absolutely necessary, do not take this medication. It has ruined my 26-year-old son's life. It is worse than poison."

• For...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2021

Adalimumab "My son took two doses of this horrible, awful medication and developed painful chronic polyneuropathy. He was a healthy kid with some psoriasis. OMG, why oh why did we ever suggest this medication? He is only 25 and in so much pain now. I feel like a horrible parent for ever suggesting this medication. The course of his life is forever changed. This drug totally disrupted his immune system-PERMANENTLY. You cannot even sue the company now. They have made sure to cover themselves. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF AT ALL POSSIBLE."

• pau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 14, 2012

Adalimumab "I have now been clear for over 2 years, having had chronic psoriasis for 33 years. It has now given me the time and confidence to enjoy life and not stop me from doing things I enjoy, like swimming."

• Ann...
• June 23, 2015

Adalimumab "I just started this a couple of months ago, and my skin is already so clear! It has never been this clear, even when I was on Enbrel for years."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2019

Adalimumab "Humira has helped me so much that I'm no longer afraid of going out because of the dry skin and the itching. I'm a true believer in this product. I'm really pleased with the results..."