Switched to ADACIO?!
Anyone else moved from Humira to Adacio and not warned it ISN'T subcutaneous?
That came as a nasty surprise. Worse still is the temperature I have had since that injection. Anyone have a similar experience? I wonder if I can request a switchback? I have a needle phobia enough as it is and am now dreading my next Adacio injection
Hi @sarahr. What is ADACIO? Did you mean Idacio which is Humira? If you meant the Adacio then I have to apologize because I have never heard of it. I even tried to look it up. If you are experiencing a temperature I hope you called your physician and reported it. If not I would suggest you tell them what you are experiencing. Vickie W., Team Member
Sorry yes Idacio
That is okay @sarahr. I just wanted to make sure so that I didn't comment anything wrong to you. For the longest time I had a fear of needles as well. It is hard to get over so I really sympathize with you on that part. You have the right as a patient to address your concerns and even potentially demand a switchback if you feel that is in your best interest. It's your health and you know best what you can handle. Vickie W., Team Member
Could have sworn until just now it was spelt Adacio! Sorry, I blame tiredness and 2 day high fever. Idacio I suspect is a manufacturers' acronym for 'I Don't Actually Care It's Orrful!'
13+ years I have been on the previous incarnation of Adalimumab, Humira and I have never had this kind of sleepless fever or such painful injection site tenderness still two days after the really not subcutaneous injection. I have contacted my supplier (dealer) Sciensus about the lack of info and lack of choice in this change.
I worked in the NHS for 16 years, in labs and offices with various hats on.
I understand contracts and patents and limited funds but this just seems to me to be lowest bidder first with no consideration. No patient review or panel conversations. Not even an email questionnaire. And the information about the new meds roll out has been abysmal.
Now, I am just an adult with an ever increasing needle phobia. My experience with Idacio was traumatic and unpleasant, and that's with me being lucky enough to have my husband administer the injection for me while I look away...
I am aware that this medication is also prescribed to children with various conditions ranging from IBD to juvenile arthritis and I can't help but feel this medication change for cost sake is failing them much more than people like me.Update: After letting my Rheumatologist know Idacio did not suit me, I have been put back on Humira. It took around 6 weeks to get my prescription sorted but I am happy to be on Humira again. I'm not saying Idacio isn't a good medication, but it wasn't a good fit for me.
