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Making medication changes during pregnancy requires careful planning with your healthcare team. While hydroxychloroquine is generally considered safe during pregnancy, completely stopping other RA medications without medical supervision could put you at risk for flares.

TNF inhibitors (like Humira/hyrimoz) are generally Show Full Answer

Making medication changes during pregnancy requires careful planning with your healthcare team. While hydroxychloroquine is generally considered safe during pregnancy, completely stopping other RA medications without medical supervision could put you at risk for flares.

TNF inhibitors (like Humira/hyrimoz) are generally considered safe during pregnancy, though some doctors recommend stopping them in the third trimester to limit infection risk in babies. The decision to continue, switch, or stop medications should be made with your rheumatologist based on your specific situation and disease activity. It's important to develop a medical plan with your doctor before becoming pregnant. Those with active disease are considered high-risk and should be monitored more closely. While some women experience improvement in RA symptoms during pregnancy, others may still need medication to control their disease. Additionally, RA flares are common after delivery, so having a postpartum treatment plan is essential.

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