First Dose of Humira and Work

[LodgeLady]

I should be getting my first four shots of Humira next week. Should I take off of work that day? What time of day is best to take the shots? My work hours don't start until 11:00a.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

If possible it would be best to have the day off since you never know how you may react either allergy wise or side effects of the medication like drowsiness and fatigue.

I liked to take it early so I could be monitored by family during the day in case anything happened.

 

[Astra]

I had my first loading doses late afternoon, stayed for about an hour after, then went home to rest. I went to work the next day, it was ok but I was very tired.
I now do my shots about 6pm on a Friday, so I can chillax all weekend.
Good luck xxx

 

[LodgeLady]

Taking the dose late in the afternoon evening won't keep me up at night will it? Ok, I will definitely take the day off.

My first four doses will be given in the doctor office. How long afterwards will I have to stay to be monitored?

 

[nogutsnoglory]

You should be fine taking them at night if you so choose and your doctor is ok with it.

My first injection they monitored me for half an hour. Subsequent injections I was on my own.

 

[LodgeLady]

Thanks so much. I only work part time and do hate to take days off. I like to save them for when I'm really sick.

 

[ruhereyet]

I did my first four at home in the morning and went to work immediately after (injected at 7 a.m. - on the road at 7:30 a.m.). Had no issues at all with fatigue or any other reactions. I'm the same away about having to take off work...hate to do it unless I'm REALLY sick. My next two are tomorrow, and I plan to do it the same way.

Good luck!

 

[DougUte]

I would do my first four in the later afternoon or evening. A most common side effect is fatigue. But a good nights sleep would help with that. I was able to go to work the next day after I took my loading doses.

 

[dglazer]

I always feel sick the next day and extremely fatigued for about 3 days. I do my shot at 4:30 pm on Friday right after I get home from work after I let it warm up to room temp and then take it easy on Saturday. This has worked for me the last 3 times. Good luck!

 

[badbelly]

I was fine for my first loading dose and didn't feel tired or anything. However the next day I had an all day headache. Since everyone's different I think it's best to start on a weekend or Friday night to be safe.

 

[Poop2Much]

I had no adverse reaction to my four loading shots. I took them at home, in the morning, and felt fine. I had some fatigue around mid day and then dealt with some insomnia the next couple of days. Melatonin took care of the insomnia and now, three months later, i sleep like a baby. Fatigue pops up every now and then, but ill deal with fatigue in exchange for how well Humira manages my arthritis (primary issue) and Crohns. But you never know how you are going to react. Everyone is different. It is probably prudent to have someone around when you take your first doses just to be safe. If you can afford to take off of work, that's fine too but if you take the dose early in the morning, you will know pretty quickly if you react in some odd way to the meds. If no adverse reaction, you have time to go to work.

 

[MikeinBklyn]

I did my 4 loading doses on a Saturday, just in case. Now, its shoot and go.

 

[LodgeLady]

I took my first 4 shots this past Friday afternoon. Definitely fatigue all day Saturday with insomnia Friday and Saturday night. Felt much better last night and fell asleep with no sleep aid. Feel great today. I have also noticed that I have felt better GI wise. Is it too early for Humira to start working?

 

[lseibert]

Thank you to everyone that posted :thumright:

I will be starting humira soon and I'm trying to get all the info I can :ycool:

 

[MikeinBklyn]

I've heard stories of it working in a few days. Humira closed my fistula in two days.

Good Luck

 

[spingirl]

Wow...it closed a fistula? I didn't realize these drugs did this...Just amazing...

 

[lblair]

LodgeLady
Everyone is different some people it works for right away took me about 3 months but still get extremly tired after the injections so I take my at night I take a injections every week!! Good luck!!!!

 

[scoutfinch]

For my first dose, I left work early and went to my doctor's office in the afternoon. After the 4 shots, I stayed about a half hour and then went home. I was a little tired that evening (but I think it was more from the mental stress of starting a new medication than the medication itself).

 

[spelunky]

I also feel super tired after a dose. After my secons two pen dose I started getting headaches. Just something to be aware of I guess. I am on a regular dosage now and haven't seen any results yet. Still waiting....