Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Humira?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-changes in vision
-chest pain
-dizziness
-heart failure (trouble breathing; fast, irregular heartbeat; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired)
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite, right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired, yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-lump or swollen lymph nodes on the neck, groin, or underarm area
-muscle weakness
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
-red, scaly patches or raised bumps on the skin
-trouble breathing
-unusual bleeding or bruising
-unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-headache
-nausea
-pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected
-stuffy or runny nose

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Humira. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA