ENBREL Reviews (ETANERCEPT)Average Rating: 3.7 (533 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ENBREL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ENBREL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | RA | I have been taking Enbrel for 6 years. No bad side effects at all. I have lots more energy and no pain since taking Enbrel. I was practically bed bound before taking it. I now work full time as a nurse and live a full and active life (jogging 3 times a week) I rarely get flareups and when i do it is nothing like the pain i experienced previous to taking Enbrel. I've had 3 flareups in 6 years and each episode lasted 3/4 days. The injection site has never caused me any discomfort or pain and is never irritated by the drug. | In my own personal experience Enbrel is a wonder drug. I feel very lucky! | F | 32 | 50mg 1X W | 5/19/2011 | 5 | Ankylosing Spondylitis | M | 35 | 50mg 1X day | 12/12/2011 Patient History | 5 | psoriatic arthritis | unbalanced , very intense pain in back, very intense neck pain, always tired, deppression, hard to get around | ENBREL WORKS 100% , but dont have enough to pay for it. | M | 52 | 50 1X W | 4/15/2012 | 5 | Psoriasis | I've been on Enbrel two separate occasions. The first time, I did it 2 times a week for 3 months and the psoriasis was vitually gone. Now I'm doing it only once a week. Both times I've noticed that I keep pulling pieces of skin from my mouth. I have no idea why this happens when I'm on the drug and have not found anyone else with this problem. Just wonder if anyone else has had this problem. | I just hope the drug doesn't hurt me in the long run. | M | 29 | | 8/13/2008 | 5 | | 6/16/2009 | 4 | Ankylosing Spondylitis, Iritis | At the time of injection I would have to try really hard not to squirm because the injection was so painful. I discovered that it hurt less to inject it into the fattest part of my thigh. I've had more frequent sinus infections on Enbrel, but these were a problem before. Just now they are closer together. WIERD symptoms I've had are bruising and skipped menstrual cycle. | F | 25 | | 3/10/2009 | 4 | RA | This drug has helped me immediately. Have experienced a little bit of hair thinning but I can live with that. Have the occasional flair up and I am just starting Plaquienil in conjunction to control my blood test readings. I am very happy I started this, injecting it is uncomfortable but only lasts ten seconds | I recommend ask your doctor | F | 39 | 50 1X W | 8/10/2010 | 4 | Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis | I have only been on Enbrel for two months and it started working right away, unlike leflunomide, methotrexate and plaquenel, which i have been on. Unfortunatley, i keep getting really bad headaches and bruises around the injection sight that last at least 10 days. | F | 14 | 40 MG 1X W | 8/11/2010 | 4 | RA | NONE SO FAR | I JUST DID MY FIRST ENBREL INJECTION ON 12/12/07 AND I CAN ALREADY SAY THE PAIN IN MY HANDS ARE MUCH LESS SEVERE. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH RA IN MY EARLY 20'S AND HAD A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT BY AGE 36. I AM CURRENTLY STILL ON MY OTHER MEDS WITH THE ENBREL UNTIL I SEE DR IN JANUARY. I TAKE PLAQUENIL 200 MG 2X A DAY,AZULFIDINE 500MG 2X A DAY AND 20MG METNOTREXATE WEEKLY. MY DOCTOR SAID YOU SHOULD WAIT TO LET ALCOHOLYOU WIPE ON SITE FOR INJECTION TO DRY BEFORE DOING YOUR INJECTION AND THIS WILL ALLEVIATE BURNING. | M | 48 | | 12/14/2007 | 3 | severe psoriasis | No noticeable side effects in 5 mo. The SureClick is more painful than the one with Humira though! I'm pretty sure the Enbrel is helping with the arthritis. Hard to tell unless I go off it and see if the pain is worse than it is when I'm on it. My skin has all but cleared except for the pink areas where the psoriasis was the worst. It is such a relief, but now that I'm waiting to see why I have enlarged lymph nodes, I'm wondering if it's worth it. Had an abdominal CT scan to find out why one leg has been swelling and results show enlarged lymph nodes (1.6 mil). Doctor ordered blood tests which I did today and will wait for results, but I'm a bit worried. | I'm in an awkward situation in that I don't have insurance and have not been seen by a rhuemy, only a dermatologist and a free clinic. I get the medication from the Encourage Foundation, which I'm grateful for, but I don't have a "team" to work together and help figure out the best course for me to take. I've done some research and found out that enlarged lymph nodes can be from infection but I'm wondering what kind of infection could I have? If the blood tests come back with lymphoma, I guess I've cooked my goose by taking the Enbrel. It took me 4 years of suffering with the psoriasis and the PA before I decided to try Humira--that cleared me within 2 mo., but then stopped working and when the derm suggested taking the shots every 10 days instead of 14, I started spotting and had to get a uterine biopsy which turned out good. Of course I wouldn't go back on the Humira. I didn't do anything for about 4 mo. until it got so bad again that I decided to try Enbrel. Don't know what's next. Not going to take any more shots until I get the results of the blood test. | F | 62 | 50 mg 1X day | 4/3/2010 Patient History | 3 | Psorasis | Headache, Fatigue, slight weight gain, and just a general feeling of unwell one to two days after injection. Lately have noticed chest tightness and some pains. Am having more blookwork done to find out if there could be another cause for some of my symptoms. | I've been on enbrel twice now... first time for about seven to eight months and stopped taking because I couldn't stop getting sick and couldn't get over my illness, have been back on it again now for almost three months... I've noticed it hasn't cleared my skin as well as the first time, hope this is temporary. | F | 33 | | 4/13/2009 | 3 | | 7/20/2009 | 2 | Psoriasis | I see more and more former embrel users now at the light booth. Has there been any new advisory to physicians to get long term users off the drug asap ? | M | 64 | 25 MG 2X W | 7/10/2010 Patient History | 1 | rhumatoid arthritis | After being prescribed Embrel, i decided not to take it due to all the bad side affects that i heard about. I chose to go on a trial drug test , i have been on it for 3 years now and it is to be realeased on the market here in Australia at the end of the year. USA has been realeased already. its fantastic. Blocked stuffy nose at night ( but this could also be age related ) is my only side affect. I am now on no prednisolone at all... was 20mg a day. have lost weight , no swelling or sore joints . and feel fantastic. I hope it works for everyone how its worked for me. Its also in the form of a tablet. | F | 49 | 1X day | 6/18/2013 | 1 | RA | Much to worried about side affects to take embrel, so here in Australia I am going on a trial drug that is having great results.It doesnt hit your immune system around as much as embrel. So heres hoping. | F | 46 | | 8/6/2009 | 5 | rheumatoid arthritis | none | this is a wonderful drug after 1 injection I was able to close my hands almost fully without pain, my feet were not as swollen, I could also almost bend my toes and my ankles didn't feel as though there was bone on bone rubbing together, this is an amazing drug and highly reommend it drug and recommend it to anyone who thinks that there is no hope | F | 54 | 2 times 50 mg 1X W | 1/17/2012 | 3 | Ankylosine spondylitis | Have not been on this yet .My Rhumy wants me to start it as my as is rather severe at this time in my ribcage,sternum and is effecting my breathing..After reading about the side effects i am rather terrified to do so.Would really appreciate any feed back. | M | 40 | 0 days 1X day | 3/2/2011 | 3 | AS | None | I'm a young mum with two kids aged 3 and 16 month, I'm in alot of pain with AS and cannot take anything else due to long term liver and kidney problems so my doc has suggested this. I'm not sure what to do as I'm absolutely terrified of the side effects but also want to live my life and enjoy my kids! Anyone with any advice would be much appreciated | F | 32 | 0 days 30 1X day | 10/31/2011 Patient History | 3 | AS | My 16 year old daughter has been diagnosed with AS and the specialist has suggested Enbrel for treatment. ANYONE with ANY feedback for me would be greatly appreciated. Her father and I have done all the research and are terrified of the outcome if not treated with Enbrel. (methotrexate, sulfasalazine, arthrotec not working) We are concerned about some of the serious side effects of Enbrel long term. | F | 16 | 0 days Unknown 1X W | 10/12/2010 | 3 | Psoriatic Arthritis | I am about to begin Enbrel in conjunction with 15 mg. of Methotrexate (which has not relieved my joint pain). Any thoughts on this....I am told to expect some side effects from the Enbrel....has anyone else taken these two drugs together. Thanks | M | 53 | 0 days | 6/13/2007 |
ENBREL (ETANERCEPT): This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis). Some brands of this medication are also used to treat a skin condition called psoriasis. These conditions are caused by an overactive immune system (autoimmune disease). The immune system attacks the body's own healthy cells, causing inflammation in the joints and skin. Etanercept controls your body's defensive response by blocking the action of a certain natural substance (TNF) that is used by the immune system. Treatment decreases redness, itching and scaly patches in psoriasis as well as the pain, swelling and stiffness of joints in arthritis. This medication can stop the progression of disease and joint damage, resulting in improved daily functioning and quality of life. This medication treats but does not cure autoimmune diseases. Symptoms usually return within 1 month of stopping the medication. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)