Apr 16, 2009 (Started Dec 16, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for inflammation in joints)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (injection site redness, injection site itching)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
50 mg
Weekly
Advice & Tips:
I loved Enbrel; it didn't love me back. It stopped working so well after about a year. It was slightly problematic as well in that sometimes I had to wait to take it because the pharmacy had to special-order it. Fortunately I didn't have to travel with it; that would have been VERY problematic, as it has to stay at a certain temperature.
I also had injection-site reactions. Sometimes the itching was so bad I'd scratch until I bled. All this taken together prompted my doctor to change my treatment to Orencia.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
injection site redness, injection site itching
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