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A 23-year-old male asked about a 59-year-old female:
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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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Hold it: Hold the Humira (adalimumab) for 2 weeks after surgery.
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Dr. Moshe Lewisanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 27 years experience
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.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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