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It sounds like you're curious about what others have experienced when switching to or adding Hadlima (a biosimilar of adalimumab) after methotrexate for RA. Unfortunately, there isn't specific information available right now about myRAteam member experiences with Hadlima specifically.

What is known is that biosimilars like Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're curious about what others have experienced when switching to or adding Hadlima (a biosimilar of adalimumab) after methotrexate for RA. Unfortunately, there isn't specific information available right now about myRAteam member experiences with Hadlima specifically.

What is known is that biosimilars like Hadlima are often considered when methotrexate alone isn't providing enough relief, or when side effects become difficult to manage.

Here are some general things to know about this kind of transition:

- Biosimilars are designed to work the same way as their reference biologic
- Your rheumatologist may combine Hadlima with a lower dose of methotrexate, as this combination can improve effectiveness
- As with any biologic, there are risks to be aware of, including increased susceptibility to infections due to immune suppression

The best next step would be to speak with your rheumatologist about what to expect based on your specific treatment history and current RA activity. They can walk you through what the transition might look like for you personally.

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