HUMIRA

[Lipanj]

It is ok for the pharmaceutical cos. to sell this garbage used also
for psoriasis etc. but to give lone term antibiotics off and on to a
lyme patient a doctor is treated as a criminal.
Most likely it is also used for rheumatoid arthritis. WELL IT IS ALL
ABOUT MONEY...AND PROFIT.

Important Safety Information About HUMIRA® (adalimumab)1
What is the most important information I should know about HUMIRA?
You should discuss the potential benefits and risks of HUMIRA with
your doctor. HUMIRA is a TNF blocker medicine that can lower the
ability of your immune system to fight infections. You should not
start taking HUMIRA if you have any kind of infection unless your
doctor says it is okay.

Serious infections have happened in people taking HUMIRA. These
serious infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by
viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some
people have died from these infections. Your doctor should test you
for TB before starting HUMIRA, and check you closely for signs and
symptoms of TB during treatment with HUMIRA. If your doctor feels you
are at risk, you may be treated with medicine for TB.
Cancer. For children and adults taking TNF blockers, including HUMIRA,
the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers may increase. There
have been cases of unusual cancers in children, teenagers, and young
adults using TNF blockers. Some people have developed a rare type of
cancer called hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. This type of cancer often
results in death. If using TNF blockers including HUMIRA, your chance
of getting two types of skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell) may
increase. These types are generally not life-threatening if treated;
tell your doctor if you have a bump or open sore that doesn’t heal.
What should I tell my doctor BEFORE starting HUMIRA?
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including if
you:

Have an infection, are being treated for infection, or have symptoms
of an infection
Get a lot of infections or infections that keep coming back
Have diabetes
Have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB, or were
born in, lived in, or traveled where there is more risk for getting
TB
Live or have lived in an area (such as the Ohio and Mississippi River
valleys) where there is an increased risk for getting certain kinds of
fungal infections, such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or
blastomycosis
Have or have had hepatitis B
Are scheduled for major surgery
Have or have had cancer
Have numbness or tingling or a nervous system disease such as multiple
sclerosis or Guillain-Barré syndrome
Have or had heart failure
Have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. HUMIRA
patients may receive vaccines, except for live vaccines
Are allergic to rubber, latex, or any HUMIRA ingredients
Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning
to breastfeed


Also tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. You should not
take HUMIRA with ORENCIA® (abatacept), KINERET® (anakinra), REMICADE®
(infliximab), ENBREL® (etanercept), CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol), or
SIMPONI® (golimumab). Tell your doctor if you have ever used RITUXAN®
(rituximab), IMURAN® (azathioprine), or PURINETHOL® (mercaptopurine, 6-
MP).

What should I watch for AFTER starting HUMIRA?
HUMIRA can cause serious side effects, including:

Serious infections. These include TB and infections caused by viruses,
fungi, or bacteria. Symptoms related to TB include a cough, low-grade
fever, weight loss, or loss of body fat and muscle.
Hepatitis B infection in carriers of the virus. Symptoms include
muscle aches, feeling very tired, dark urine, skin or eyes that look
yellow, little or no appetite, vomiting, clay-colored bowel movements,
fever, chills, stomach discomfort, and skin rash.
Allergic reactions. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include
hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your face, eyes, lips, or
mouth.
Nervous system problems. Signs and symptoms include numbness or
tingling, problems with your vision, weakness in your arms or legs,
and dizziness.
Blood problems. Symptoms include a fever that does not go away,
bruising or bleeding very easily, or looking very pale.
Heart failure (new or worsening). Symptoms include shortness of
breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, and 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 rash on your cheeks or arms that gets worse in the
sun.
Liver problems. Symptoms include feeling very tired, skin or eyes that
look yellow, poor appetite or vomiting, and pain on the right side of
your stomach (abdomen).
Psoriasis (new or worsening). Symptoms include red scaly patches or
raised bumps that are filled with pus.
Call your doctor or get medical care right away if you develop any of
the above symptoms.

Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions
(redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory
infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are
not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if
you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.