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What are the side effects of tnf inhibitors such as humira and enbrel (etanercept)?
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See below: The important side effects that have been most extensively related to tnf blockers include: lymphoma, infections including tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, demyelinating disease, a lupus-like syndrome, induction of auto-antibodies, injection site reactions, and systemic side effects.
Answered 4/17/2013
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Infection risk: The major risk with these agents is infection. Other problems are very rare.
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