Adalimumab

[cavapoomum]

Hi, I've had psoriatic arthritis for years , Leflunomide is no longer working for me so I have been put on Adalimumab - did my first injection one week ago and have started feeling quite dizzy and nauseous, Just wondered if any one else has experienced this early on with this drug ? Thanks

[medway-lady]

No but I did with both Etanercept and Abatercept, it did pass though so try not to give up. I found a ginger biscuit helpful. X

[Aporiac]

I've been having Adalimumab injections for about six months for RA (along with IM methotrexate).

I already experienced nausea from the mtx, but it definitely got worse after adding in Adalimumab. I haven't noticed dizziness (although nausea and dizziness are somewhat similar). The nausea does seem to lessen over time, but that may just be that you get used to it and so notice it less.

I've experienced Adalimumab side effects that have disappeared over time (e.g. muscle cramps) and others that have got progressively worse (tiredness). If you look at the sheet that comes with it, the list of possible side effects is so long it seems that pretty-much anything you can think of has affected someone sometime!

I get the sense that Adalimumab is a potent drug with wide-ranging action, and responses are very individual, and may change as your body adapts. And so my (unqualified) advice would be to stick with it for a few months, talk to your clinic if the side effects really make you poorly, see how well it treats your condition., and whether any adverse reactions settle down over time.

I don't think I've spoken to anyone on this site who takes Adalimumab and entirely escapes side effects, and so it's probably a matter of 'least worse' option for most people.

[bpeal1]

Speak to your GP (or rheumatology team) they might be able to prescribe ondansetron or something similar.