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

Summary:

Polychondritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Humira (adalimumab), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Vasculitis necrotising.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polychondritis 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 Polychondritis?

Polychondritis (progressive inflammation of cartilage and other connective tissue) is found to be associated with 57 drugs and 131 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polychondritis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

758,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Humira.
Among them, 51 people (0.01%) have Polychondritis.

Among these 51 people:

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

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

female: 56.52 %
male: 43.48 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Humira? *

Methotrexate: 13 people, 25.49%
Prednisone: 12 people, 23.53%
Enbrel: 9 people, 17.65%
Methylprednisolone: 9 people, 17.65%
Calcium: 9 people, 17.65%
Acetaminophen: 8 people, 15.69%
Risedronate Sodium: 8 people, 15.69%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 15.69%
Metformin: 8 people, 15.69%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 8 people, 15.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Polychondritis? *

Pain: 13 people, 25.49%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 25.49%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 12 people, 23.53%
Ear Pain: 10 people, 19.61%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 19.61%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 19.61%
Infection: 10 people, 19.61%
Weakness: 10 people, 19.61%
Weight Increased: 9 people, 17.65%
Bone Pain: 9 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vasculitis Necrotising (inflammation and damage to blood vessels): 8 people, 15.69%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 7 people, 13.73%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 11.76%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 5 people, 9.80%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.84%
Pain: 3 people, 5.88%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 3 people, 5.88%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 2 people, 3.92%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.92%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 3.92%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

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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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