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Enbrel

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6.6  Effectiveness
4.6  Side Effects
6.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 7 Enbrel side effects and 5 Enbrel benefits.

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Effectiveness of Enbrel by Condition
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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% 10% 55% 20% 10%
Balance/Equilibrium 5% 10% 55% 25% 5%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 84.2% 15.8% 0%
Breathing 0% 5.3% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Confidence 4.8% 4.8% 52.4% 33.3% 4.8%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4.8% 9.5% 57.1% 23.8% 4.8%
Digestion 0% 15% 70% 15% 0%
Emotional Well-being 4.8% 9.5% 52.4% 23.8% 9.5%
Energy 9.5% 4.8% 33.3% 28.6% 23.8%
Eyesight 0% 0% 89.5% 10.5% 0%
Memory 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Mental Clarity 5% 10% 60% 25% 0%
Pain 14.3% 9.5% 23.8% 42.9% 9.5%
Patience 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 15.8% 57.9% 21.1% 5.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 84.2% 10.5% 5.3%
Sleep 9.5% 19% 47.6% 19% 4.8%
Stress Level 0% 9.5% 61.9% 23.8% 4.8%
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Commonly Reported Enbrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 88.2% 5.9% 0% 5.9% 0%
Anxiety 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Back Pain 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Bruising 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Cataracts 84.6% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 0%
Change in Weight 78.6% 14.3% 0% 7.1% 0%
Cold Symptoms 50% 37.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Congestion 69.2% 30.8% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 25% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Diarrhea 83.3% 0% 11.1% 5.6% 0%
Dizziness 72.2% 11.1% 16.7% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 11.1% 5.6% 16.7% 0%
Fever 72.7% 18.2% 0% 9.1% 0%
Gas 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 57.9% 15.8% 21.1% 5.3% 0%
Insomnia 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Muscle / Joint Pain 35.3% 29.4% 17.6% 17.6% 0%
Muscle Cramping 75% 0% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Nausea 88.2% 0% 11.8% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 61.5% 15.4% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Rectal Hemorrhage 76.9% 23.1% 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 53.8% 30.8% 15.4% 0% 0%
Weak Skin 57.1% 14.3% 28.6% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Enbrel Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 76.9% 23.1% 0% 0% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 84.6% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 0%
Fever 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Heartburn 57.1% 35.7% 7.1% 0% 0%
Indigestion 76.9% 7.7% 15.4% 0% 0%
Infection 38.5% 38.5% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Itching 61.5% 30.8% 7.7% 0% 0%
Kidney Damage 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Skin Inflammation 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ulcers 92.3% 0% 7.7% 0% 0%
Swelling 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Vomiting 84.6% 15.4% 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 3.2%
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05 Jun 2015 I have recently been prescribed beta blockers and aspirin due to fast heart beat and irregular heart rate
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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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