Humira and Periodontitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Periodontitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Humira (adalimumab), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Periodontitis when taking Humira. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 758,421 people who have side effects when taking Humira from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Humira?

Humira has active ingredients of adalimumab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 761,396 Humira users. Check the latest studies of Humira.

What is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue around the teeth) is found to be associated with 642 drugs and 707 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Periodontitis.

On Aug, 04, 2026

758,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Humira.
Among them, 52 people (0.01%) have Periodontitis.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Humira when they have Periodontitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Periodontitis when taking Humira? *

female: 48.08 %
male: 51.92 %

What is the age of people who have Periodontitis when taking Humira? *

What are other drugs people take besides Humira? *

What are other side effects people have besides Periodontitis? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 11 people, 21.15%
Loose Tooth: 9 people, 17.31%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 17.31%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 13.46%
Toothaches (tooth pain): 6 people, 11.54%
Pain: 6 people, 11.54%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 9.62%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 5 people, 9.62%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 5 people, 9.62%
Granulocyte Count Decreased: 5 people, 9.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 12 people, 23.08%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 9 people, 17.31%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 6 people, 11.54%
Pain: 4 people, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.69%
Nasal Septum Deviation (deviated nasal septum): 2 people, 3.85%
Behcet's Syndrome (involves inflammation of the blood vessels): 2 people, 3.85%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 3.85%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.85%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on adalimumab (the active ingredients of Humira) and Humira (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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