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Is it true that taking the combination of prednisone and humira (adalimumab) for 6 months is not safe and suppresses the immune system completely?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

MD supervision: Is mandatory while using those strong medications, counseling is important too, which I'm sure happened, yes steroids and biologicals suppress the immun system, but not permanently

Answered 2/10/2021

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