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Dear dr i have s a spondylitis ankylosis the anti tnf alpha enbrel (etanercept) 25 mg for 1year by injection every 2 weeks not effect with me can i do please help?
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Enbrel (etanercept) dose too low: Your Enbrel (etanercept) dose is very low and may not be sufficient to help. The usual dose would be 50 mg weekly. Ask your doc about increasing the dose.
Answered 12/26/2022
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