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What Causes Excessive Weight Loss While On Humira Pen?
I ve been on the Humira pen 40 mg every 2 weeks for a period of 2 years and it has helped me tremendously with my RA. Recently my Dr increased my injections to once a week. I am a teacher and am extremely busy. Since school has started ( end of Aug), I have lost 9 pounds without trying. Should I be alarmed? Could it be the medication that has effected my weight loss?
Fri, 4 Jan 2019
Hello,
Consult a physician and evaluated.
A detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Make sure that your blood sugar level is well within the normal limits as uncontrolled blood sugar can cause these symptoms.
Chronic disease conditions including malignancy can also cause similar symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and evaluated.
A detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
Make sure that your blood sugar level is well within the normal limits as uncontrolled blood sugar can cause these symptoms.
Chronic disease conditions including malignancy can also cause similar symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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