ENBREL Reviews (ETANERCEPT)

Average Rating: 3.7 (533 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 5  Ankylosing Spondylitis 1st shot went pretty well, stung a bit, no rash. 2nd week, 2nd shot, I developed a rash at both injection sites 4 days later. Yes, a rash appeared where the 1st shot was injected 2 weeks prior. Apparantly, this has happened to approx 7% of Enbrel patients, but the rash is not unbearable, and I will continue to take it. I can honestly say I feel so much better, my joints are not so tight anymore. I can stand for more than 10 minutes now. F 27 3 weeks
6/22/2006
 3  RA About 1 day after my second dose had mild flu like symptoms and headache. Joints were feeling better. 2 days after second dose noticed leg fatigue, chest heaviness, high BP. Went to ED. Labs showed no cardiac problem. Rheum MD is unsure if these are associated with the Enbrel or not. Has anyone else experienced this? F 41 7 days
6/1/2006
 5  psoriatic arthritis none I have been taking enbrel 1 shot per week for 3 years and I love it! I hate giving myself the shot but it is better than the alternative. I had sausage fingers the week I started the first injection and within days they were almost normal. Has not really helped my psorasis F 36 3 years
5/24/2006
 5  Psoriatic Arthritis Some pain with injection. Chills and fatigue if I miss a dose. LOVE IT! (when taken with the MTX) Worked almost immediately (a week or two) to resolve the crippling joint pain and swelling. The new once weekly is easier to do since it's all premeasured and mixed- but BOY does it sting! F 34 3.5 years
5/22/2006
 5  Ankylosing spondilitis None other than a slightly smaller bank balance. My rating for this medication is only when taken in conjunction with methotrexate. It rates only about a 2 when taken alone. This medication made all the difference for me. Instead of constant flare ups I now only get maybe four or five a month. I also have only had one bout of irisitis (inflammation of the colored part of the eye) since taking it whereas I used to get it at least once a month. M 38 8 years
1/10/2006
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 3  Plaque Psoriasis Rash and pruritis, (itching) at injection sites; rashes on other areas of body; skin eruptions at various body sites; generalized pruritis. I have had severe plaque psoriasis on my hands. Have been taking this drug twice a week for about two months now consistently. I see some improvement in my hands, but have a very bumpy rash that appears almost like another outbreak of psoriasis at injection sites on my arms, my legs itch too. I also have a rash on my chin just below my mouth. The injections burn going in. I still have the plaque psoriasis though not as severe. I keep waiting for it to really kick in. F 55 2 months
12/30/2005
 5  Rheumatoid arthritis no side effects i can be sure of injections are no fun...take two shots once a week instead of the twice a week plan. seems to work almost as well. has really helped with my quality of life. worry about the day i won't have health insurance - this is not an affordable drug. Also, travelling can be a drag. if the stuff gets warm it's no good. i just double dose the week before i go and the first week back. F 43 5 years
11/11/2005
 5  Sero neg Rheumatoid arthritis painful joints couldn't pick up glass of water without severe pain. Large doses of prednisone only relief. Tried Methotrexate, Plaquinel etc.Normal life back F 44 3 days
11/8/2005
 5  ankylosing spondylitis abdominal pain sinusitis very effective F 33 7 months
11/4/2005
 5  Mixed Connective Tissue Disease After 5 years of 100% relief, am now getting serious infections and will need to get off drug (regrettably). This is a known side effect. These infections can even be life threatening. Gave me a normal life after years of rheumatoid arthritis, severe, joint pains with no relief from other meds, except large doses of prednisone M 72 5 years
10/24/2005
 4  Rheum Arthritis None so far {5 weekly injections]. Supposed to take weekly, but I stretch to between 8 and 9 days intervals. Seems to be working...am 50-60% improved over nothing, and can open jar lids, open cans, drive. Is Expensive, but Medicare supplement program pays for out of pocket over $3,600 for this and a few other drugs. M 75 35 days
10/13/2005
 5  Arthritis It works great. Took about a month to kick in. M 55 2.5 years
10/4/2005
 2  Ankylosing Spondylitis Rash on neck I feel no different after a few months of injections. M 32 3 months
9/22/2005

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