Humira Pen or Syringe?

kimberlayn

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Posted 8/26/2008 11:16 PM (GMT 0)

Pending insurance approval I will soon be starting on Humira. But which one? Does one hurt more than the other? Or cost more? I think you might have more control with a syringe, but a pen might be easier? Anyone done both?

Cookie's Wife

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Posted 8/27/2008 2:11 AM (GMT 0)

I do the pen and love it. It's easy and I don't thik it hurts that bad! I leave it out for about an 1/2 hr. before the injection. Good luck!

ski bum

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Posted 8/27/2008 2:18 AM (GMT 0)

When I was on Humira, the first month starter package was only available in the pens. That way, you can see how you like the pens. I switched to the syringes after the first month and liked them better. I'm a nurse and don't have a problem giving injections. I think if I didn't have that experience, I would have stuck with the pens. I think they both hurt about the same (some burning discomfort when injecting). The pens are really easy, just a lot of parts to throw away. Good luck! You'll be OK either way.

keepingthefaith

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Posted 8/27/2008 4:39 AM (GMT 0)

Started with pens, switched to syringe due to bad reaction site. Like the syringe better, the pen feels like a "slicing" to me & just hated it. However, still have the reaction at the site. Good Luck.

karendee

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Posted 8/27/2008 5:53 PM (GMT 0)

I use pens and I like them. I would say do what you want. sometimes it does not hurt at all and sometimes it does. Depends on where i give the shot and how long I leave out the pen... etc Karen

Metallichic

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Posted 8/28/2008 12:06 AM (GMT 0)

I use the pens and really like them. They're very convenient and simple to use. I haven't used the syringes and don't plan on it, since I do like the pens so much. I have also found though that it hurts a lot less if you let the medication warm up for a bit. I got my pens the other day and they were soooo cold out of the shipping box, and wow, did it burn! I think that was my worst injection, with it coming straight out of dry ice. Good luck to you!

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