Adalimumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Humira, Hyrimoz, Hadlima, Amjevita, Simlandi, Idacio, Cyltezo, Yusimry, Hulio, Yuflyma, Abrilada …show all brand names
Adalimumab has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 136 reviews for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Adalimumab
- JAll
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 29, 2015
Humira (adalimumab) "I had exactly the same experience with humira as JayAll did on April 8th 2015.Two weeks in hospital with pneumonia that spread fast,drained lung fluid,scarred lung and now copd.I had no lung problems in the past.Still on methotrexate and now on otezla flares and pain still here, but doc wants me to try it for four months"
- Gulli...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 26, 2018
Humira (adalimumab) "I was using Humira in conjunction with Methotrexate. Both meds were working marvellously, but out of the blue I became sick after each dose of both medications. RA dr took me off the Methotrexate, and it was awhile before restarting Humira. I’ve had 3 injections with no signs of relief, which was significantly different from before. Very discouraged & scared."
Frequently asked questions
- What are the new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
- Can you take Humira with antibiotics?
- Cosentyx vs Humira: How do they compare?
- Skyrizi vs Humira for plaque psoriasis - How do they compare?
- Gogo
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 1, 2019
Humira (adalimumab) "It seems like it is helping! When I tried to cut down to an injection once every three weeks my symptoms seemed to increase. Consequently, I went back to injecting once every two weeks. I am also on leflunomide, Low dose naltrexone And eat healthy."
- MARY
- February 28, 2011
Humira (adalimumab) "I have to take the injection once a week. This medication drastically changed my condition from bad to great in March 2004. I am stable most of the time and to consider what my life would be like. The progress of the damage is very slow and that I appreciate fact."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 4, 2015
Humira (adalimumab) "I have been on Humira since January and my pain is worse, especially in my upper extremities. I was told at the time I started Humira that my Thyroid levels were too low (Hashimoto disease). The doctor upped thyroid meds at that time I am wondering if perhaps that is playing a roll in my RA not improving. It is hard to be patient when in pain."
- George...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 28, 2019
Humira (adalimumab) "Went on Humira in 2004 for 8 years, no side effects. RA went into remission for 4-5 years. Went back on it in July 2019 along with methotrexate. Worked for roughly 10 days at biweekly dose. Recently started weekly, hope to wean off the methotrexate. I apply ice to the injection site for 10 mins after. Headache after, gone the next morning"
More FAQ
- Is Amjevita interchangeable with Humira?
- What are the new drugs for plaque psoriasis?
- What biosimilars have been approved in the United States?
- What are biologic drugs and how do they work?
- Hum...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 25, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) "Denny 56, very happy to hear it is helping you and your doing better.From my experience please watch your breathing and night sweats very closely.Get checked out asap if these happen to you.This is how all my problems started.Just trying to help with a heads up on this, and I hope it works out for you. Another 50 something male with RA."
- Hum...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 21, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) "I had exactly the same thing happen to me as jayall and jall did.No breathing problems or skin problems prior, but on my seventh injection I got deathly ill with pneumonia,2 weeks in hospital with different antibiotics and antifungal. Had lung fluid drained , now have scar tissue and copd and psoriasis.Was and still on methotrexate and plaqunil and Orencia IV now.Joint pain not better after six months IV ,just upped IV dosage hoping for some relief. Humira Made things extremely worse for me but may work for others."
- UTEP
- February 17, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) "2006 tested positive for R.A with low symptoms. Started with methotrexate for 8 years along with 1 tablet of folic acid - no problems. Sept 2014 R.A. advances to severe symptoms and specialist removes medication due to effecting the liver. Primary doctor suggests using Embrel. Used it for 6 months - no improvement. Switch to Humira and worked for one month. Severe symptoms are in feet, hands and neck. Inflammation are the main reasons that these areas are effected more often. Hopefully the is something else in pill form. Shots are painful and do nothing for me."
- FamG
- August 1, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) ""I've been taking humira for over 8 years for severe rheumatoid arthritis. One 40 mg pen shot every 2 weeks. It's worked wonders on my arthritis. I love it cause no methotrexate Or plaquenil . Some side effects like cold sores like three times a year. After all this years, its effects started to slow down, so my Dr switch me to another new drug Xeli and OMG suffered horrible side effects. I went back to my Dr who got me back on Humira. Again, My life is back to almost normal and when pain kind of appears I take prednisone 5mg for around a week that stops it. I won't leave Humira at less it doesn't work that all. The other drug that I took by mouth everyday for three months almost destroyed my stomach. This is inyected every two weeks."
- Rheum...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 15, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) "After shot #1 I felt great. After shot # 2 I felt like I was having an RA flare. The night of shot #3 I felt like I might have the start of the flu. Within 2 days I had high fever, chills, teeth chattering. All my joints were in extreme pain, could not stand, felt dehydrated. Could hear my heart beat and blood whooshing in my ears. If this happens to you call 911. I took several Vitamin C & my husband helped me drink water while waiting for ambulance. I had blood poisoning due to an infected tooth ( did not realize I had a tooth problem until I was violently sick ) Your Dr will try to convince you to take these shots. Abbvie the makers of humira are marketing this to stock brokers. I think my dr. Must own stock in Abbvie / Humira. Beware!"
- Giana
- July 19, 2010
Humira (adalimumab) "I am on Humira for ten weeks now and notice a huge improvement in my energy levels. I just discovered today my blood pressure is high don't know if it's connected but never had a problem in the past. I think it's great I can now go for a decent walk without being in agony, am still worried about long term effects. The injection is nothing - always leave out for half an hour beforehand. I am one of the lucky ones as in Ireland the state covers most of cost for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and I was only diagnosed about a year ago."
- Mikei...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 9, 2022
Humira (adalimumab) "I stayed away from this medication for two years for fear of cancer. However, after only one day on Humira my symptoms improved dramatically - to the point that I feel as good as I felt before contracting RA at 55. Now I swim, lift weights, travel, and enjoy all the activities that make life enjoyable. I was foolish to wait 2 years before starting a biologic. The older drugs (methotrexate, and others did not work for me) Humira gave me my life back. I also take about 10 milligrams a week of Methotrexate to prevent antibodies from making Humira ineffective. No side effects other than a pain free life."
- lucky...
- October 25, 2008
Humira (adalimumab) "I have suffered with Chronic Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis since age of 2. I'm now 44. In the past 15 years I have been in severe pain. I have tried every drug under the sun, but since taking Humira I have not had to take my other Dmards; I feel great. "
- Fordo...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 3, 2015
Humira (adalimumab) "In my case it has slowed down the RA but it has not been a cure all. Burns like hades for about 3-5 minuts after the injection. Started on Orencia, then Cimzia, now Humira. Also on Arava as I do not tolerate MT well."
- Anonymous
- May 29, 2009
Humira (adalimumab) "My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30 years. This is the only drug that treats the root cause and not the symptoms. In only a short time she has seen a remarkable improvement. In Canada you need to go thought a lengthy approval process to have this drug covered under insurance. It is expensive, but it works. Hopefully the cost will come down as it is proven out and more people start to use it. "
- Kimbe...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 30, 2023
Humira (adalimumab) "Started Idacio aka Humira a couple of years ago. It is 2023 so that means I must have started it in 2021 ish. It took away the pain for my RA and Spondylosis but now I have a completely swollen body and shortness of breath! My RA doc seems to think these symptoms have nothing to do with my RA or my Spondylosis Arthritis. He is sending me for an echocardiogram because he thinks maybe I am having heart issues but I have been to multiple tests already showing nothing. I also was in a Vancouver hospital in December for other issues and the doctor there found afib but then revoked that finding and said it was a mistake. I am very vocal when it comes to my health and the health of my family. I am also on sulfasalazine because I also had bad side effects from the methotrexate."
- PhxBarb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 9, 2022
Humira (adalimumab) "I have had 3 injections so far and am going to quit. The last one was yesterday. My reason for quitting is that I sense I am getting depressed, even though I take antidepressants and have for years. This seems to interact with the meds I already take, and I don't like the way I feel. It certainly helps the RA; my hands are so much better. But I would rather have my mental and emotional health back."
- Phil...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 9, 2017
Humira (adalimumab) "Humira is the third medicine from this group that I have taken the other two being Enbrel and Cimzia. It is fair to say that for me it has also been the best, but unfortunately I am going to have to stop taking it for the following. Initially I had minor but long lasting mild headache on day of taking, this was followed by a urinary infection possibly caused by the Humira but the reason I must stop is that I now have tinnitus. This was mild hissing at first so I tolerated it, but now and after each injection it gets measurably worse. So me and Humira must regrettably part company, a great shame because it did/does make a very large improvement to my R. A."
- Melay...
- April 19, 2016
Humira (adalimumab) "I've been humira for around six months. Here lately I've noticed a rash that itches super bad. It started on my face where my left side of face was swollen and hard with itching bad. Please if anyone has had this happen please let me know. 4/17/16."
- Not...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 28, 2017
Humira (adalimumab) "RA and UC. Injection is awful, painful and leaves horrific rash and brusing. On Humira RA has not improved in fact gotten worse. Literally had to get a depo and toradal injection today for bad inflammation and excruciating joint pain. The nausea is beyond manageable, and the headaches! Side effects are killing me. I really wish I could upload pics of my injection sites."
- SF525
- June 3, 2017
Humira (adalimumab) "I took methotrexate for a while without much benefit. Once I started the Humira in combination with methotrexate, I noticed a huge change. I didn't have any pain or stiffness. It has been great! I haven't had any side effects. Just make sure you double check your prescription, once I accidentally got the syringes instead of the pens. Oops! The syringes are much more difficult."
- stella
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 7, 2021
Humira (adalimumab) "I've been on and off Humira and now I've been on it for a couple of months. It's not helping at all! I have to take pain pills to be able to move & help with all the pain I have all over. I'm looking into getting on something else"
- drago...
- October 1, 2010
Humira (adalimumab) "I could not tell that Humira did a lot to improve my RA. It may have slowed the condition/symptoms down some, but in no way did it stop my condition. I realize Humira is not a cure, it just didn't do a lot for me. I had no obvious side effects though."
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Rheumatoid Arthritis
Care guides
Symptoms and treatments
Medicine.com guides (external)
More about adalimumab
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (710)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Support group
- Drug class: antirheumatics
- Breastfeeding
Patient resources
- Adalimumab drug information
- Adalimumab-aacf (Advanced Reading)
- Adalimumab-aaty (Advanced Reading)
- Adalimumab-adaz (Advanced Reading)
- Adalimumab-adbm (Advanced Reading)
Other brands
Humira, Hyrimoz, Hadlima, Amjevita, ... +7 more
Professional resources
- Adalimumab monograph
- Adalimumab Injection (FDA)
- Adalimumab-aacf (FDA)
- Adalimumab-adaz (FDA)
- Adalimumab-adbm (FDA)
- Adalimumab-ryvk (FDA)
Other brands
Humira, Hyrimoz, Hadlima, Amjevita, ... +7 more
Humira (adalimumab) "I'm 48 year old female and I've had arthritis and fibromyalgia since 2008. Have tried many medications which am allergic to most. I have also been diagnosed with RA recently. My mother has it so probably got passed to me. I've been on steroids and muscle relaxes they help me with no side effects. My rheumatologist just put me on humira. I've givign myself 4 injection praying for some relief. But I am actually feeling worse. Doc says it's just my body getting worse but I'm thinking my body doesn't like the medication. I'm going to give it 3 more months of I don't get to feeling worse. Was really counting on this medication to help me."