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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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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.
Answered 1/8/2014
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