Question 1

i take enbrel 50 mg weekly. is it safe to take or consume yogurts rich in probiotics? my pcp advised against probiotics

Accepted Answer

Enbrel: People who are taking Enbrel may sometimes be at risk for developing infections if they take yeast or live bacteria. Probiotics  contain live bacteria (like lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium infantis &amp; others).

Question 2

when to take enbrel (etanercept) after flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Any time: A flu shot does not alter the timing of the Enbrel (etanercept) dose. Keep to your usual schedule.

Question 3

is it ok to take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Enbrel (etanercept): Enbrel (etanercept) is a category b medication. There are several reported normal pregnancy outcomes after Enbrel (etanercept) exposure. A pregnancy registry is currently collecting additional cases. Since Enbrel (etanercept) is prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy generally improves the symptoms related to rheumatoid arthritis, it is    reasonable to stop this medication once pregnant.

Question 4

could someone take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: The risks of infection make it prudent to discontinue Enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy.

Question 5

am starting enbrel (etanercept) .. can i stop taking it when my ra is under.control..and take something lighter?

Accepted Answer

No: You are doing so well because of the enbrel, (etanercept) not in spite of it. Stopping it will cause your disease to flare and will increase the risk of joint damage.

Question 6

i take enbrel (etanercept) shots and a couple hours after i inject the shot i get a huge knot at the injection point and it itches  for days is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Injection site reactions are one of enbrel's most common side effects. These are uncomfortable, but not serious in general. These may not occur after every injection.

Question 7

how long does it take for enbrel (etanercept) to work when treating jra?

Accepted Answer

Enbrel (etanercept): Enbrel (etanercept) can start working in two to four weks.

Question 8

i started enbrel (etanercept) for as last may and had great results, but it took three months. i had to stop in jan. for two surgeries. going back on now.  is it likely to take as long to be close to pain free?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If your system has " cleared" the response to the medicine it may take as long but receptors may also be "ready" and " primed" for the drug already.

Question 9

rheumatologist says enbrel (etanercept) isnt working . i've been on it 3m. i read it could take up to 6. whats your opinion? oh, and i still have severe swelling.

Accepted Answer

Tough call: Any biologic response modifier (brm) should be tried at least 3 months before switching. Rituxin should be tried even longer. The call as to whether to switch can be a tough one. If there is no response to enbrel, (etanercept) i would certainly agree with switching after 3 months. I would only hang in there for the 6 months if you are seeing a good trend (a partial response).

Question 10

what's average amount of time people can take biologics (ex: humira (adalimumab) or enbrel) before developing an immunity to it? do all patients develop immunity?

Accepted Answer

See below: Patients are more apt to develop resistance to biologic if they are not on methotrexate.  However; not all patients are candidate to be on methotrexate.   Some patients never have a problem and some do.  It is hard to comment on the average amount of time because it is an individual phenomena.

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I take enbrel 50 mg weekly. is it safe to take or consume yogurts rich in probiotics? my pcp advised against probiotics

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When to take enbrel (etanercept) after flu shot?

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Is it ok to take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

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Could someone take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

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Am starting enbrel (etanercept) .. can i stop taking it when my ra is under.control..and take something lighter?

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I take enbrel (etanercept) shots and a couple hours after i inject the shot i get a huge knot at the injection point and it itches for days is this normal?

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How long does it take for enbrel (etanercept) to work when treating jra?

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I started enbrel (etanercept) for as last may and had great results, but it took three months. i had to stop in jan. for two surgeries. going back on now. is it likely to take as long to be close to pain free?

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Rheumatologist says enbrel (etanercept) isnt working . i've been on it 3m. i read it could take up to 6. whats your opinion? oh, and i still have severe swelling.

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What's average amount of time people can take biologics (ex: humira (adalimumab) or enbrel) before developing an immunity to it? do all patients develop immunity?

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