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Is Humira Safe During Pregnancy For Ulcerative Colitis?
Question: my daughter is 23 weeks pregnant and has ulcerative colitis, the doctor want to put her on humira. Is that safe for the baby?
Brief Answer:
It is safe for use during pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Humira is a pregnancy category B drug. There is no proven risk in humans or to the unborn babies if used during pregnancy.
It is safe for use during pregnancy. Please do not worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
It is safe for use during pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Humira is a pregnancy category B drug. There is no proven risk in humans or to the unborn babies if used during pregnancy.
It is safe for use during pregnancy. Please do not worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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