f your doctor feels that you are at risk for TB, you may be treated with medicine for TB before you begin treatment with Humira and during treatment with Humira. Even if your TB test is negative your doctor should carefully monitor you for TB infections while you are taking Humira. People who had a negative TB skin test before receiving Humira have developed active TB. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms while taking or after taking Humira:
◦cough that does not go away
◦low grade fever
◦weight loss
◦loss of body fat and muscle (wasting)
•Hepatitis B infection in people who carry the virus in their blood.
If you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus (a virus that affects the liver), the virus can become active while you use Humira. Your doctor should do blood tests before you start treatment, while you are using Humira, and for several months after you stop treatment with Humira. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms of a possible hepatitis B infection:
• muscle aches • clay-colored bowel movements
• feel very tired • fever
• dark urine • chills
• skin or eyes look yellow • stomach discomfort
• little or no appetite • skin rash
• vomiting
•Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can happen in people who use Humira. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
◦hives
◦swelling of your face, eyes, lips or mouth
◦trouble breathing
•Nervous system problems. Signs and symptoms of a nervous system problem include: numbness or tingling, problems with your vision, weakness in your arms or legs, and dizziness.
•Blood problems. Your body may not make enough of the blood cells that help fight infections or help to stop bleeding. Symptoms include a fever that does not go away, bruising or bleeding very easily, or looking very pale.
•New heart failure or worsening of heart failure you already have. Call your doctor right away if you get new worsening symptoms of heart failure while taking Humira, including:
◦shortness of breath
◦swelling of your ankles or feet
◦sudden weight gain.
•Immune reactions including a lupus-like syndrome. Symptoms include chest discomfort or pain that does not go away, shortness of breath, joint pain, or a rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun. Symptoms may improve when you stop Humira.
•Liver Problems. Liver problems can happen in people who use TNF-blocker medicines. These problems can lead to liver failure and death. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms:
◦feel very tired
◦skin or eyes look yellow
◦poor appetite or vomiting
◦pain on the right side of your stomach (abdomen)
•Psoriasis. Some people using Humira had new psoriasis or worsening of psoriasis they already had. Tell your doctor if you develop red scaly patches or raised bumps that are filled with pus. Your doctor may decide to stop your treatment with Humira.
Call your doctor or get medical care right away if you develop any of the above symptoms. Your treatment with Humira may be stopped.
Common side effects with Humira include:
•injection site reactions: redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising. These symptoms usually will go away within a few days. Call your doctor right away if you h |
