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I started taking Humira 3 days ago. Today I woke up feeling terrible like I'm coming down with the flu. Already had a flu shot. Anybody else have this reaction? 

I haven't but you should call your doctor if you have symptoms of upper respiratory infection. This is from the Humira website - www.humira.com

"The most Important Safety Information you should know about HUMIRA® (adalimumab):

Serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB), have occurred in patients receiving HUMIRA. In some cases, these infections have been fatal. Before starting HUMIRA your doctor should test you for TB. Any medication prescribed for the treatment of TB should start before beginning HUMIRA and should be continued until completion.

Tell your doctor or seek medical treatment if you experience any signs or symptoms that may indicate you have developed an infection such as:

If these or any other signs of infection appear after you take HUMIRA, tell your doctor right away"


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