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A 28-year-old female asked:

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

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 58 years experience

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

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I tried methotrexate by itself. It didn't work. Enbrel (etanercept) is now less effective. Do you think it would be beneficial to take enbrel (etanercept) &methotrexate both?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Child has injection site reactions on enbrel and vomits after getting shot even with Zofran (ondansetron) what would be a good alternative drug for JRA?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Child has JRA failed enbrel and had side effects from it so dr gave choice humira or remicade (infliximab) Which is better ? I'm confused snd do know what to do!

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Daughter on methotrexate and enbrel and indocin for JRA but hates getting shots every week. Could remicade (infliximab) be a better choice?

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A 28-year-old female asked:

When would a doctor use remicade (infliximab) when treating jra ? Currently on methotrexate , enbrel, indocin , and now. 3 weeks of steroids

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