Idacio and side effects!

[Kate2628]

Been on Idacio for 3 months, came off for l month due to fungal infections and itchy skin then antibiotics, back on it now also dry eyes and mouth seem much worse, has anyone else had these problems, be really grateful to hearKate x

[Zip1]

Hi Kate2628

I have only just starter idacio so can’t be any help but it is good to know someone else on the same! I had s very bad reaction to my first injection but the second injection was better. I have noticed my eyes and mouth being drier but that is all! I hoe things settle down for you.

[Kate2628 in reply to Zip1]

Thanks for your reply, l was fine for 2,months then fungal infections and itchy skin just read it can cause dry eyes and mouth, l have a hospital appointment next week so hope to sort things out, l hope you do well on yours, Kate x

[oldtimer2]

Idacio =adalumimab biosimilar. I've not had those side effects on adalumimab (Imraldi biosimilar). I have had dry eyes for ages long before I started it and my dry mouth seems better since I've been on it. I would have thought they would be more likely due to the Rheumatoid Disease than the medication personally.

But people do vary a lot and have individual reactions to medications.

[Kate2628 in reply to oldtimer2]

thanks for your reply, l have sjorgens which is quite bad, l now have no tears if l cry, and very dry mouth, l just read one of the side effects can be dry mouth and eyes, luckily l have a hospital app next week so fingers crossed. Kate x

[Hannah-NRAS]

Hi Kate2628,

If you suspect, it is a side effect please make sure to report it via the Yellow card scheme (find out more here: nras.org.uk/resource/report....

It may be worth chatting to your local pharmacist about eye drops/dry eyes spray and mouth wash for dry mouth to help overcome these issues. If they persist, let your rheumatology team know.

I hope you find this information useful and wish you all the best. Should you require any additional information or support please contact our helpline on 0800 298 7650 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm) or email us at [e-mail]

Kind regards,

Hannah

NRAS Information and Support Coordinator