Also know as Humira, adalimumab targets a part of the immune system involved in psoriasis. It can also be used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa. It is given as a shot. It can be a very effective treatment. Always take this medicine as prescribed.
Get a flu shot each year, unless you have been told not to by your doctor. Talk with your doctor before getting live vaccines, such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), nasal flu mist, varicella, Zostavax (shingles), yellow fever, typhoid, and live poliovirus.
Talk to your doctor before trying to get pregnant. Right now there is no known risk of harm to the baby when this medicine is taken during pregnancy.
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