Is methotrexate or humira (adalimumab) better for rheumatoid arthritis?

Both Together: The premier study showed that the combination of Adalimumab and Methotrexate was superior to each alone as monotherapy. Each alone or together can decrease joint swelling, joint pain, joint damage and improve function, but the combination is better than either alone.

It's u as much as Rx: Again, this is a question for the treating specialist, most likely a rheumatologist. When treating a disorder like ra, there are a variety of medications that have been effective; as with everything else in medicine, no one size fits all, and the right drug or combo for each must be assessed over time by a specialist.