Humira Pen Anyone?

[lulu'smom]

Hi all!

I'm ready to refill my humira, and thought of using the pen. I'm wondering if the injetion hurts more with the pen? I sort of like having control of how fast the medication enters my system. I seem to be able to reduce the pain by injecting slowly.

Anyone try the pen yet?

Thanks in advance!

Nancy

[tantev]

Hi Nancy,

I'm on Enbrel. Just started the sure click auto injector 4 weeks ago. This is my first time on a biologic, so I can't compare. I don't know if there are any differences between the Humira and Enbrel pens (aside from the medication, obviously). For me sometimes it feels like a prick and other times I do have a "son-of-a-@#$&%" moment, but it lasts for about 3 seconds. I have only been injecting my thighs as the instructions recommended that area. It says to count to 15. It's usually done before I hit 12.

Hope this helps.

Victoria

[lulu'smom]

Thanks Victoria!

I was on Enbrel last year. The Humira drug stings a bit more than the Enbrel. I think I might stick with the syringe. Just can control it better.

Good luck!

Nancy

[sparklingfire]

Nancy,
I too have tried Enbrel but am currently on Humira. I agree that the Humira has more of a burn. The Humira booth at the conference was promoting the pen. I specifically asked about the sting and whether or not we could control the speed of the injection. They said no. So since I can't control it, I won't be using it. I'm with you, I want to be able to slow it down if it starts to burn too bad. And I have absolutely no fear of needles so there's really no need in me switching.

Jen ;)

[Transit]

I used the Humira pen and did not like it, the injection site stung (I use the thigh) and was sore for several days ater the injection. I think I will stick with the syringe!

One side note: I inject weekly and was able to get one box (2 ea.) of the pens to try, but the only drawback was that I had to pay the deductable twice because of the two items.