Compare Humira vs. Tazorac
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Calms down the immune system.
Humira (adalimumab) is good for treating many autoimmune conditions, but it can also cause serious side effects.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 182 reviewsforHumira
Treats acne, psoriasis, wrinkles, and skin pigmentation.
Tazorac (tazarotene) can be used for a variety of skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and pigmentation but can cause your skin to be irritated. Your doctor and pharmacist can provide tips to help relieve and prevent skin irritation.
Upsides
- Humira (adalimumab) is effective in reducing symptoms in all of its approved indications.
- You can give yourself Humira (adalimumab) on your own at home rather than visiting a clinic or hospital.
- Humira (adalimumab) treats many different autoimmune conditions.
- Available in a single-use pen (Humira Pen) that may be more convenient and easier for some people to use.
- Studies show Tazorac (tazarotene) is effective for acne, psoriasis, wrinkles, and pigmentation.
- Is one of the first-line prescription medicines for acne.
Downsides
- Not first-choice treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
- Humira (adalimumab) is an injection and not an oral medication.
- Humira (adalimumab) is expensive because there's no generic available yet.
- Humira (adalimumab) lowers your ability to fight infection and in some cases can cause serious life-threatening illness. The risk is greater if you take other drugs that lower your immune system, have an active infection, diabetes, or had tuberculosis (TB) in the past.
- You'll need to properly dispose of the needle, syringes, or Pen in a sharps container.
- Humira (adalimumab) needs to be refrigerated until you use it, so if you're traveling, you'll need to carry it in a cooler with an ice pack.
- Not available over-the-counter. You'll need a prescription to get Tazorac (tazarotene).
- May be a lot more expensive than alternative medicines.
- May cause skin irritation.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Cream
- Gel
- Foam
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Reviews
182 reviews so far
60%
saidit'sworth it
51%
saiditworked well
26%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
14possible side effects
- Upper airway infection17%
- Headache12%
- Rash12%
- Sinus infection11%
- Nausea9%
- Injection site reactions8%
- Urinary tract infection8%
- Flu syndrome7%
- Stomach pain7%
- High cholesterol7%
- Back pain6%
- Blood in urine5%
- Abnormal liver tests5%
- High blood pressure5%
9possible side effects
- Skin peeling40%
- Skin redness34%
- Burning sensation26%
- Dry skin16%
- Irritated skin10%
- Itching10%
- Irritated skin from contact with an irritant or allergen8%
- Stinging3%
- Rash3%
Risks and risk factors
- Serious infections
- Taking other immunosuppressant medications such as Kineret or Orencia
- Age 65 or older
- Active, chronic, or recurrent infection
- Comorbidities
- Cancers
- Taking other immunosuppressant medications, such as azathiprine or 6-mercaptopurine, at the same time as Humira (adalimumab)
- History of malignancy
- Adolescent age
- COPD with significant smoking history
- Serious allergic reactions
- Heart problems
- History of heart failure
- Nervous system effects
- Preexisting or recently acquired neurologic condition
- Lower blood cell counts
- Sunburn
- Sun exposure
- Other drugs that can cause sun sensitivity
- Skin irritation
- Pregnancy
- Lentigo Maligna (a form of skin cancer)
- Flammable