Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can humira cause weight loss?

My brother has been on Humira for a while now, and he's lost a lot of weight. He wasn't particularly overweight to begin with, so we're a bit worried. Could his medication, Humira, be causing this significant weight loss?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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I wish my medications gave me some weight loss, but honestly, Humira can sometimes cause it if you have nausea or stomach upset. If you are shedding weight too fast without trying, better inform your doctor before you shrink completely!

Nalini Joshi Nalini Joshi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Humira can affect the digestion and body weight as it works on the immune system. Doing gentle breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom can keep your digestive fire healthy and bring stability to your body weight.

Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Losing weight on Humira is like getting a weird bonus with your heavy prescription! But jokes aside, sudden drop in weight is not something to ignore, so do mention it to your specialist during your next chat.

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Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Weight loss on Humira can happen if your gut is sensitive. Keep your meals very simple—soft khichdi, curd, and boiled vegetables. Avoid eating heavy or oily outside food to let the medicine work smoothly.

Riya Sawant Riya Sawant Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Actually yaar, Humira is meant for inflammatory issues, and when inflammation goes down, weight can drop too. But if it's sudden or accompanied by severe fatigue, it's a bit sketchy, so get it checked by your doctor.

Neha Malhotra Neha Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the weight changes right now. Sometimes your body is just adjusting to the therapy, but if you are feeling weak, please eat some good home food and drop a message to your doctor.

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Kalyani Devi Kalyani Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The body goes through many changes when we take such heavy treatments, so don't get anxious. Keep your mind calm, eat small portions of nutritious food with gratitude, and let the doctors monitor your weight regularly.

Siddharth Das Siddharth Das Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I can't even sleep 4 hours straight, and now I read about Humira causing weight loss. Honestly, if you are losing weight and sleep over this, please just call your doctor and get a straight answer so we can both rest.

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