What food should I avoid while taking Humira?
There are no known interactions between Humira (adalimumab) and food. Most patients should be able to safely follow their normal eating and drinking habits while taking Humira.
However, studies have not been conducted to determine how Humira may or may not interact with foods. Humira is indicated for the treatment of several different conditions, and the dietary needs of patients taking Humira can vary depending on the individual patient and their condition. It’s important to ask your doctor if you’ll need to make changes to your diet before starting Humira.
Humira can increase the risk of infections, and patients taking Humira may be advised to take dietary precautions. Preventing infections may include avoiding certain foods. For example, patients may be advised to take extra care in avoiding raw or undercooked animal products, such as eggs, meat and poultry. Standard infection prevention methods are also recommended, including hand washing, avoiding crowds, and staying away from sick individuals.
References
- National Health Service (UK). Common questions about adalimumab. March 24, 2022. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/adalimumab/common-questions-about-adalimumab/. [Accessed June 14, 2022]
- Abbvie. Humira: Frequently Asked Questions About Humira. Available at: https://www.humira.com/global/frequently-asked-questions. [Accessed June 14, 2022]
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). HUMIRA (adalimumab) injection, for subcutaneous use. August 2018. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/125057s406lbl.pdf. [Accessed June 14, 2022]
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What happens when you stop taking Humira?
If you stop taking Humira. your medical condition may worsen. Withdrawal side effects are not likely to occur with Humira, but your signs or symptoms (based on your condition), like joint pain and inflammation, stomach pain or diarrhea, or structural joint damage may worsen or return. Do not stop taking Humira unless you and your doctor agree this is the best course of action. Continue reading
How much does Humira cost without insurance?
The average cash price of Humira (generic name: adalimumab) without insurance is around $7,300 for 1 carton (2 pens) of 40 mg/0.4 mL using an online coupon, but most people do not pay this much. Your actual cost will depend upon which Humira product you need, your coupon savings, if you have insurance, and any manufacturer's savings. Continue reading
Does Humira cause weight gain or weight loss?
The manufacturer of Humira does not list weight gain or weight loss as a possible direct side effect associated Humira. However, other conditions, symptoms, or medications may affect your weight while you are using this medication. Clinical studies have also shown weight gain with Humira. Continue reading
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