Schaumburg, IL
A 52-year-old female asked:
I am going to start enbrel (etanercept) and i keep reading how sick people become. is it more in the 1st few months?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Howard Feinberganswered
Rheumatology 39 years experience
Rare: Most people taking Enbrel (etanercept) have no side effects or problems. The most important thing you should do is avoid people who are obviously sick with fever cough congestion. You should slso be checked for prior TB exposure before you start.
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