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A member asked:

Is taking methotrexate every week and humira (adalimumab) every two weeks and folic acid every week good ?

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Yes: That is the usual schedule used to treat rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.

Answered 5/21/2018

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If two dermatologist , independently evaluate a person for plaque psoriasis, one comes to a conclusion of recommending Otezla&Methotrexate and the other recommend Humira. Which one has the least side effect? What does this say about their judgment?

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A member asked:

Dx yesterday with bronchitis. I also have ra. Should i not take my methotrexate and/or humira (adalimumab) this week? Would rather stay on track.

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29 yr old male, undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy, 6 weeks on humira (adalimumab) (biweekly) so far very successful treatmen. Is methotrexate necessary? Evidence?

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have a healthy baby when i have taken methotrexate during the first four weeks of the pregnancy; & been off humira (adalimumab) during that month?

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A member asked:

Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking Methotrexate the same day (injection)? Also, can you drink while taking Humira (adalimumab)? I have JRA also.

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