How safe is Humira?
• A: When used as directed by your doctor, Humira has been approved as an effective treatment for various conditions. According to the information available, there are precautions and warnings patients should be aware of before beginning treatment with Humira, which your health care provider should have discussed with you. Humira may increase a patient’s risk for certain cancers such as lymphoma. It may also decrease the body’s ability to fight infections, so it is important to contact your health care provider at the first sign of infection, such as fever, chills or sore throat. It is important not to receive any “live” vaccinations while being treated with Humira. While taking Humira, your doctor should be monitoring your blood on a routine basis. You may want to contact your health care provider to discuss your individual risk versus benefit of treatment with Humira. For additional information regarding Humira, you may want to visit our website.
