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I have been on Humira since 2024. Was notified AbbVie will quit supplying it for free Humana will not cover it after 2026. My Dr is trying

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To find another drug I tried metroxiate but it did not help. I have had both knees and hip replaced. My hands and wrist hurt and are starting to turn. Humana has two other drugs they will cover with a $2400. Ded for the year. Hopefully one of those will work as well as Humira has. Has anyone switched from Humira to another drug with good results?

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What a frustrating situation to navigate — dealing with insurance changes on top of managing RA is genuinely exhausting. The good news is that many myRAteam members have successfully switched from Humira to other medications and found relief.

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What a frustrating situation to navigate — dealing with insurance changes on top of managing RA is genuinely exhausting. The good news is that many myRAteam members have successfully switched from Humira to other medications and found relief.

Humira belongs to a class of biologics called TNF inhibitors. If the two drugs your insurance covers are also biologics or from a different drug class, there's real reason for hope. Here's what's worth knowing about switching:

- If the new drug is another TNF inhibitor, some people respond well to a second one even after changes with the first
- Switching to a drug from a different class often shows even better outcomes for many people
- It typically takes 3 to 6 months to know if a new medication is working effectively
- Your rheumatologist will monitor symptoms, bloodwork, and joint health along the way

Since methotrexate alone didn't help, your doctor will likely factor that into the decision too. Given the progression in your hands and wrists, it's really important to work closely with your rheumatologist to find something effective as soon as possible, to help slow further joint changes.

Many myRAteam members have shared positive experiences after switching medications — it often just takes some patience while finding the right fit. You're definitely not alone in this journey! 💙

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