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Can i take my methotrexate and humira (adalimumab) injections on the same day? would it be better to split up?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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Safe on same day: Humira (adalimumab) has a long half life. That means that two weeks after an infusion of it, you still have about half the amount of drug in your blood as you did an hour after the infusion. So it doesn't matter what day you take methotrexate.

Answered 1/26/2021

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A member asked:

Can i take my methotrexate and humira (adalimumab) injections on the same day? would it be better to split up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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