Question 1

if a healthy individual with no underlying disease go on humira for moderate psoriasis, what are the odds of getting malignancies such as cancer from humira?

Accepted Answer

Humira for psoriasis: Cancer is not the main risk to worry about. The most common serious problems with Humira are tuberculosis and other TB-like infecitons, not cancers. But even these are uncommon. With "moderate" psoriasis, most likely the benefits of Humira outweigh the risks.

Question 2

was on humira (adalimumab) weekly&psoriasis came back. now on enbrel&25mg methotraxte.do u think psorias will clear?y did humira (adalimumab) stop working?stress overpower it?

Accepted Answer

Both work: It's your these medicines are effective. The reason medication stop working may depend on many factors. Sometimes the body develops resistance to a medication that is working fine. The resistance can occur  because of antibodies against the drug. It can also occur because the mechanism of the disease of the illness can change differently at the molecular level. You doctor can better answer this.

Question 3

i quit humira (adalimumab) for my psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis for 4 1/2 months. symptoms  returning. can i  restart my normal dose  or is a loading dose needed?

Accepted Answer

Clinical judgement: On whether you will need the medicine again in the first place, as why did you quit using it? Decision to restart is based on clinical judgement of the physician(s) managing your case. As for the loading dose, it may be needed if the decision is to restart, best wishes

Question 4

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.

Question 5

my wife uses humira (adalimumab) to treat her psoriasis but it costs $1700/month. is there a cheaper alternative?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: Has your doctor told you about patient support from abbott for its Humira (adalimumab) product? If not check with him/her. Methotrexate is a possible low cost alternative.

Question 6

does humira (adalimumab) work for guttate psoriasis and does it work quickly?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: And it works fairly quickly for both psoriasis alone or with psoriatic arthritis.

Question 7

does humira (adalimumab) work well for plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is effective for over 75 per cent of people using it although they do not all clear completely.

Question 8

is humira (adalimumab) an effective treatment for psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Humira (adalimumab) is a class of drugs called biologics and it can clear or significantly improve psoriasis in the majority who use it. As with all biological a TB test and screening for hepatitis are recommended before starting the drug.

Question 9

if someone have mild psoriasis and are prescribed humira. is it worth the risk of getting cancer from humira? what are the odds of humira causing cancer?

Accepted Answer

Risk benefit: You need to weigh the risk benefit ratio for your situation, in consultation with your doctor. Visit this site for information about this medication:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/adalimumab-subcutaneous-route/side-effects/drg-20066817?p=1
Wish you good health!

Question 10

i started taking humira (adalimumab)  in january 2014, 40mg bi weekly, i have psoriasis arthritis. it was great. i have a problem with the insurance and i quit hum?

Accepted Answer

What's the ?: There are alternatives for Humira (adalimumab) for your condition but the first thing would be for your doctor to request authorization which may require a peer-to-peer discussion. If still unsuccessful, consider writing to your state's insurance commissioner to file a complaint.

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If a healthy individual with no underlying disease go on humira for moderate psoriasis, what are the odds of getting malignancies such as cancer from humira?

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Was on humira (adalimumab) weekly&psoriasis came back. now on enbrel&25mg methotraxte.do u think psorias will clear?y did humira (adalimumab) stop working?stress overpower it?

A member asked:

I quit humira (adalimumab) for my psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis for 4 1/2 months. symptoms returning. can i restart my normal dose or is a loading dose needed?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

My wife uses humira (adalimumab) to treat her psoriasis but it costs $1700/month. is there a cheaper alternative?

A member asked:

Does humira (adalimumab) work for guttate psoriasis and does it work quickly?

A member asked:

Does humira (adalimumab) work well for plaque psoriasis?

A member asked:

Is humira (adalimumab) an effective treatment for psoriasis?

A member asked:

If someone have mild psoriasis and are prescribed humira. is it worth the risk of getting cancer from humira? what are the odds of humira causing cancer?

A member asked:

I started taking humira (adalimumab) in january 2014, 40mg bi weekly, i have psoriasis arthritis. it was great. i have a problem with the insurance and i quit hum?

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