Question 1

how long does it take for humira (adalimumab) to work?

Accepted Answer

See details: It may start to work after 1 or 2 injections but it usually takes 3-4 months to reach its maximum effectiveness.

Question 2

on humira (adalimumab) for the last 4 months. i have hidradenitis supprativa and it has not improved, it's worse. how long does it take to work? should i stop it?

Accepted Answer

Now: You should have seen an effect by now and it should not be getting worse. A concurrent infection should be ruled out since worsening in setting of immunosuppresive therapy.

Question 3

does ra factor play into how long it will take humira (adalimumab) to work? my ra factor is 600. and i just had my 2nd dose. hoping it kicks in soon.

Accepted Answer

Depends: RF is a good indicator as far as severity of the disease but it does not specifically effect the humira (adalimumab).  It is a marker that will likely be followed after Humira (adalimumab) is started and the decrease of it can certainly parallel with improved symptoms

Question 4

can psoriatic arthritis have a positive rf factor? was diagnosed with seropositive ra. take methotrexate 1cc weekly and humira biweekly. have developed psoriasis on both elbows. blood work only showed rf +,elevated crp, high sed rate.could it be psa?

Accepted Answer

: There are false positive RF in significant amounts. Yours could be a false positive or you could have both psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. PSA can elevate sed rate &amp; CRP. Are your fingernails pitted? If you're female, I favor RA&amp; psoriasis. If male, PSA. . However A rheumatologist is best to advise you.

Question 5

i am a 26 year old male on humira (adalimumab) and would like to know what i can take for pain ?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Where is the pain? If it is joint pain, is the joint swollen? Provide more specifics.

Question 6

should i take humira (adalimumab) if i have shingles?

Accepted Answer

No: This medication must be discontinued until the shingles have totally resolved.

Question 7

can you take oxycodone while on humira?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, there are no known drug-drug interactions, side effects specific to each drug still apply, clarify with prescriber or pharmacist.

Question 8

if i take humira, (adalimumab) can i ever have the zostovax shot?

Accepted Answer

See below: That vaccine is a live vaccine.  You need to speak with your prescribing doctor about whether you can leave the Humira (adalimumab) off for a period of time if you are determined to have this vaccine.

Question 9

do you take humira (adalimumab)? what side effects have you noticed?

Accepted Answer

Biologic side  effec: Humira (adalimumab) is an anti-tumor necrosis factor monoclonal antibody. It can interfer with the activity of rheumatoid arthritis and crohn's and help patients. It does  suppress the immune protection of the body and there are a  long list  of side effects: the most common is  increased risk of infections and we  have  to monitor you for that. Most of the others  on the list can occur and we follow you.

Question 10

how well does humira (adalimumab) actually work for psoriasis? and what does it mean to be moderate/severe?

Accepted Answer

It works: There are risks to it though since it reduces your ability to fight infections.  It does work though, but is quite expensive.

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How long does it take for humira (adalimumab) to work?

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On humira (adalimumab) for the last 4 months. i have hidradenitis supprativa and it has not improved, it's worse. how long does it take to work? should i stop it?

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Does ra factor play into how long it will take humira (adalimumab) to work? my ra factor is 600. and i just had my 2nd dose. hoping it kicks in soon.

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Can psoriatic arthritis have a positive rf factor? was diagnosed with seropositive ra. take methotrexate 1cc weekly and humira biweekly. have developed psoriasis on both elbows. blood work only showed rf +,elevated crp, high sed rate.could it be psa?

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I am a 26 year old male on humira (adalimumab) and would like to know what i can take for pain ?

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Should i take humira (adalimumab) if i have shingles?

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Can you take oxycodone while on humira?

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If i take humira, (adalimumab) can i ever have the zostovax shot?

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Do you take humira (adalimumab)? what side effects have you noticed?

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How well does humira (adalimumab) actually work for psoriasis? and what does it mean to be moderate/severe?

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