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My mother (55years old) undergone hip replacement surgery last week..she had rheumatoid arthritis..did she can take humira (adalimumab) this week or omit this dose?

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Hold it: Hold the Humira (adalimumab) for 2 weeks after surgery.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Moshe Lewis answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yes: now that the surgery is over her risk in taking the Humira (adalimumab) is significantly decreased. However this should be confirmed with her Rheumatologist.

Answered 7/30/2014

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