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Enbrel is an immune system suppressor which is a kind of immune system affecting drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Immunosuppression

Generic Drug

Etanercept

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Pain at injection site
Vomiting
Dizziness
Cough
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Loss of strength
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Runny nose

Serious

Rash

Treats

Rheumatoid arthritis
Condition
Psoriasis
Allergy
Ankylosing spondylitis
Condition
Psoriatic arthritis
Condition

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Is it possible to build a tolerance to enbrel (etanercept) and how til it could happen. I'm haven't been on it a year and the effects are decreasing ?

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I'm on enbrel (etanercept) (autoinject pen), and have been keeping tabs on my body. It's been consistently low and is currently at 95.2, could enbrel (etanercept) be causing it?

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What are Enbrel (etanercept) side effects?

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Has anyone tried to use enbrel (etanercept) for skin?

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

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Why am I having so much trouble with the enbrel (etanercept) autoinjector?

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I am going on enbrel (etanercept) i know the side effects but want to keep my life as normal as possible. Any suggestion?

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I started enbrel (etanercept) for as last may and had great results, but it took three months. I had to stop in jan. For two surgeries. Going back on now. Is it likely to take as long to be close to pain free?

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Does enbrel (etanercept) cause a bad headache?

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When to take enbrel (etanercept) after flu shot?

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Is it ok to take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

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Could someone take enbrel (etanercept) during pregnancy?

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How to boost your immune system after enbrel (etanercept)?

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Is etanercept (enbrel) helpful in curing alzeimers disease?

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Are there other alternatives to enbrel (etanercept) and humira?

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I was on humira and felt terrible, is enbrel (etanercept) any better?

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How good is enbrel (etanercept) for patients with ankylosing spondylits?

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Why do I need to rotate injection sites when I inject enbrel (etanercept)? Why can't I inject the same place?

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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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How much does enbrel (etanercept) affect the immune system and how careful do I have to be around those who are sick? Can I be around them?

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I take enbrel (etanercept) shots and a couple hours after i inject the shot i get a huge knot at the injection point and it itches for days is this normal?

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Does enbrel (etanercept) cause weight gain?

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