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Enbrel

Etanercept

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6.3  Effectiveness
4  Side Effects
6.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Enbrel side effects and 6 Enbrel benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Enbrel, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 5.6% 11.1% 55.6% 16.7% 11.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 5.6% 11.1% 50% 27.8% 5.6%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 82.4% 17.6% 0%
Breathing 0% 5.9% 88.2% 5.9% 0%
Confidence 5.3% 5.3% 47.4% 36.8% 5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 5.3% 10.5% 52.6% 26.3% 5.3%
Digestion 0% 11.1% 72.2% 16.7% 0%
Emotional Well-being 5.3% 5.3% 52.6% 26.3% 10.5%
Energy 10.5% 5.3% 31.6% 26.3% 26.3%
Eyesight 0% 0% 88.2% 11.8% 0%
Memory 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 5.6% 66.7% 27.8% 0%
Pain 15.8% 10.5% 26.3% 42.1% 5.3%
Patience 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 11.8% 58.8% 23.5% 5.9%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 82.4% 11.8% 5.9%
Sleep 5.3% 21.1% 47.4% 21.1% 5.3%
Stress Level 0% 10.5% 63.2% 21.1% 5.3%
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Commonly Reported Enbrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 86.7% 6.7% 0% 6.7% 0%
Anxiety 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Back Pain 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Bruising 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Cataracts 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 75% 16.7% 0% 8.3% 0%
Cold Symptoms 50% 37.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Congestion 63.6% 36.4% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 25% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Diarrhea 81.2% 0% 12.5% 6.2% 0%
Dizziness 68.8% 12.5% 18.8% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 68.8% 12.5% 0% 18.8% 0%
Fever 72.7% 18.2% 0% 9.1% 0%
Gas 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 58.8% 17.6% 17.6% 5.9% 0%
Insomnia 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Muscle / Joint Pain 26.7% 33.3% 20% 20% 0%
Muscle Cramping 75% 0% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Nausea 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 63.6% 18.2% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Rectal Hemorrhage 72.7% 27.3% 0% 0% 0%
Redness 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 0% 0% 12.5% 12.5%
Sexual Dysfunction 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Swelling 45.5% 36.4% 18.2% 0% 0%
Weak Skin 40% 20% 40% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Enbrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Skin Coloring 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 81.8% 9.1% 0% 9.1% 0%
Fever 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 58.3% 41.7% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Infection 36.4% 45.5% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 63.6% 36.4% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Inflammation 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Weak Skin 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Enbrel
Since taking Enbrel Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 3.5%
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User Comments about Enbrel
24 May 2011 After 2 months on Enbrel, I'm experiencing more scalp flare-up; a few of my nails are starting to separate from the nail bed again. My thighs are bruised and/or sore and red at sites of injections. I'll give it more time, but so far I'm not impressed.
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21 Nov 2010 I have had a very good reaction to Enbrel. Almost complete symptom relief. Taking the shot is more painful than I would prefer, but it is a small price to pay considering the pain I was in prior to starting the meds. Any suggestions on taking the shot in a less painful manner?
   —Posted by Anonymous
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30 Aug 2010 Enbrel really has turned my life around. When i was diagnosed with RA i was 17 and was missing school because i couldn't get out of bed. I am now 20 and am in clinical remission. I still get sore, but i haven't been unable to get out of bed since starting enbrel. The only bad thing is if i get a sniffle and take my shot i have a full blown bad cold or the flu. This happens pretty often in the winter months and then i have to skip a dosage which messes with my body.
   —Posted by britt nicole
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27 May 2010 I have been taking enbrel since Apr. 15th of this year and find that I am feeling so much better. My immune system seems to be better than before where my hands would swell up, my feet would also swell and had a hard time walking any distance without a walker. I am more active but can't sleep much during the night. I have also gained weight. My psoriasis is gone from my scalp and arms and legs but still suffer some back pain from the rheumatoid arthritis. My joints also feel so much better.
   —Posted by Kara
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11 Apr 2010 reduced 80% of symptoms in the first few months, plateau of results at that time, have recently increased dose to 2/wk
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