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Hello, I Just Started My First Treatment With Humira, If You Have Been Taking The Medication Humira, Have You Seen Results Of Improve?

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Cincinnati, OH
September 12
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A myHSteam Member

I've been on Humira for 6 or 7 months every other week so far it is not helped me at all I've had two really bad flare-ups since and I don't know what to do. Can't wait to see my Derm next appointment and see what we can talk about doing about it. But good luck to you and different with every other person.

September 28
A myHSteam Member

I was on it every other week and was having some breakthrough sores so my dermatologist sent me to a specialist who’s focus is on HS and she suggested that I take Humira weekly I have been doing that now for a couple months and have had some improvement in my breakouts.

October 23
A myHSteam Member

I have been on Humira for about 3 years also, at first I was taking every other week and I would have some occasional flair ups, The doctor changed me to weekly since I started weekly about 4 months ago I have not had any large flairs

September 13
A myHSteam Member

Hi Marlene. I have been on Humira for about 3 years now and I have about 2 flares in a year But, if I get upset or worry about something, that will cause a flare. It's really good medicine.😃

September 13
A myHSteam Member

Humira (Adalimumab) is a biologic drug approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in people 12 and older. It works by neutralizing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks, to reduce inflammation.

Administration
- Initial loading dose
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Humira (Adalimumab) is a biologic drug approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in people 12 and older. It works by neutralizing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks, to reduce inflammation.

Administration:
- Initial loading dose
- Followed by subcutaneous injections every week or every other week
- Available as a single-dose prefilled pen or syringe

Common Side Effects:
- Respiratory infections
- Headache
- Redness or irritation at injection sites
- Rash

Serious Side Effects:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Potentially fatal infections
- New or worsening heart failure
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Demyelinating disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
- Increased risk of certain cancers, such as lymphoma

For more details, you can visit the Humira page on myHSteam: [Humira — AbbVie](https://www.humira.com).

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