Humira Pen SubQ

Humira Pen SubQ Warning

This medication can decrease your immune system's ability to fight infections. Though unlikely, this drug may increase your risk of developing serious (possibly fatal) infections. This risk is higher if you are also taking other drugs to suppress the immune system such as cyclosporine. You should also tell your doctor if you have lived or traveled in areas where certain fungal infections (such as coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis) are common or if you have been near someone with tuberculosis. Areas where these types of fungal infections are commonly found include the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the southwestern United States. See Side Effects section for symptoms of infection, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.

Before starting this drug, you should take a tuberculosis (TB) skin test to check for a type of tuberculosis that may not be causing any symptoms (latent TB). If you are diagnosed with TB, you must first be treated for it before you start adalimumab to prevent a serious TB infection.

Though it is very unlikely to happen, there is a risk (especially in children and teenagers) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, basal and squamous cell non-melanoma) due to this medication or due to your medical condition. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as unusual lumps/growths, swollen glands, unexplained weight loss.

Humira Pen SubQ Side Effects

Redness, itching, pain, or swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat
• stomach pain
• blood in the stools
• mental/mood changes
• severe headache
• easy bruising or bleeding
• dark urine
• yellowing eyes and skin
• leg pain or swelling
• numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
• unsteadiness
• unexplained muscle weakness
• vision changes
• extreme fatigue
• joint pain
• butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks

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