Enbrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Kis...
• August 20, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I began taking Enbrel in 2008 for severe RA after a year of trying a series of other drugs. I forgot I had RA. Last Nov., I stopped taking it because I had to be on chemo. Things were fine until April when I went into a full-blown flare. Extreme morning stiffness lasted 6 hours or more. My thumbs were virtually useless. I hobbled like I was 95 years old with excruciating pain in my feet, knees, hips, and neck. I took morphine, which did little to suppress the pain. After consulting with my oncologist and rheumatologist, I took my first injection of Enbrel in June - expecting it to take another month or longer to stop the flare. I felt much relief 2 days later. Now I'm almost back to normal."

• She...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've gone from 6 sulfasalazine, 1× 15 mg tablet form of methotrexate, 4 naproxen, and 1 omeprazole a day to only my 1× Enbrel injection and 1× methotrexate injection a week and am 100% better. I'm still exhausted and occasionally have puffy hands, but pain and inflammation are gone."

• Pad...
• December 22, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was one of the first people in England to use this drug over 15 years ago. When I started, all the clinicians were very nervous, as was I. My RA was so bad I had little to lose. I am now in the gym at least 3 times a week and hiking regularly. For me, it has been literally a lifesaver and a life changer. Good luck to anyone who tries it."

• jva...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 28, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Been using Enbrel for 5+ years. When I started, I was in terrible pain and could not even close my hands more than 20%. I had joint pain all over. From the second shot, the improvement was amazing, and the relief has continued to date. I would say Enbrel is a miracle drug for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2013

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I've been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (although I don't get psoriasis) and have had one injection of Enbrel. It's amazing. Worked straight away. I've been on multiple NSAIDs, DMARDs, etc. for many years, and this is the first thing that's worked properly. Fingers crossed it continues."

• Mar...
• October 3, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I started getting sick in August of 2008. After numerous trips to ERs, doctors' offices, and hospitalizations, I finally got diagnosed with full skeletal rheumatoid arthritis. With it came fibromyalgia, anemia, insomnia, depression, and medicine-induced diabetes. Was put on Humira for 2 years with continuous flare-ups. Finally, was put on Enbrel about 5 months ago, and I just now am experiencing less pain and less swelling. I can even jump off the bed first thing in the morning, especially when my dog asks to be taken out. I'm only on 5 mg of prednisone now, Enbrel once a week, and a few intakes of pain meds and muscle relaxants. I'm not sure how long it will work for me, but I am thankful for the availability of the medicine and my having good insurance."

• ale...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 16, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "On behalf of my mother, this medicine has caused her to get MS - a terrible disease that can't be treated. She can barely walk half of the time and can’t work anymore. I would rate this a 0 but that’s not an option."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2008

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had RA for 23 years and had been on Plaquenil and methotrexate for 10 years, and still had swelling and joint pain. I started Enbrel in September 2004, and after two injections, I felt like a brand new person. No more stiff hands in the morning. I can walk on ceramic floor without shoes (although I'm not supposed to), and it doesn't hurt! Thank goodness for Enbrel, it has changed my quality of life tremendously."

• MLA...
• May 31, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "My husband has RA. His doctor sent him to the Indiana Heart Clinic to ensure he had no heart issues before they put him on it. In November 2012, Dr. Daly released Tony, saying he had no heart issues, so he started Enbrel. In January 2013, Tony had a sizable aneurysm on his aorta, so he underwent heart surgery. In April, due to infections, he had a 14-hour surgery to redo all he had done in January. He died on Mother's Day, May 12, 2013, of infection. I'm saying that he had a good heart, yet two months after taking Enbrel, he doesn't. What are the odds? I would not recommend it. Just in case."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "So I started Enbrel two days ago, and I feel exhausted, nauseous, and have a strange metallic taste in my mouth. Has anyone ever experienced this? I am told I should feel like a new person, but I feel uncomfortable."

• 8sj...
• August 30, 2013

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Enbrel worked wonderfully, controlling my moderately severe psoriasis, clearing it up completely. My swollen and painful hands from psoriatic arthritis quickly had no more swelling, no more pain, and the joint damage was slowed to next to nothing. The injections can burn sometimes, but the pain was worth it. I had insurance to cover it for a year and a half. It is VERY expensive at almost $500 per shot. I needed one shot per week, sometimes two. Now, I have no insurance, and my Enbrel will be running out. I am so worried about the future. Without Enbrel, my life will be painful, and the joint damage will quickly progress, as well as severe psoriasis again!"

• Dar...
• September 2, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I developed RA after breast cancer treatment. After 2 years in terrible pain, I started Enbrel, and the pain was taken away like by hand. Stayed with this medication for about 4-5 years until the side effects came out. Today I have multiple myeloma-an incurable blood cancer with tons of effects and a short life. I really don't know if taking Enbrel for RA is worth it. Must have an alternative."

• Kar...
• September 6, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "After about 7 months of weekly Enbrel injections, I began to experience severe psychological symptoms. I continued taking Enbrel for about five more months, as my doctor didn't believe the symptoms were due to Enbrel. At this point, we believed I was in remission, and I was off treatment for several months. My side effects disappeared. When I had a flare-up, I was put back on Enbrel. The psychological side effects came back full force, and many doctors saw that it was definitely a side effect of the medicine. Enbrel did wonderful things for my arthritis, but I can't take it again. My doctor has noted these symptoms in other patients."

• Bil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 19, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Took Enbrel for 3 years, and it took the joint pain away, but did not take the swelling bags away in the wrist. Switched to Orencia, and joint pain came back, so once again went back to Enbrel with no joint pain, but will have to live with the swelling in the wrist. Also, a big difference in needle pain with Enbrel versus Orencia. The Orencia needle was nice and sharp with no pain. The Enbrel needles seem to be dull and need to be sharper like the Orencia needles. But at least there's no longer any joint pain. Thankful for that."

• you...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on Enbrel 50 mg auto injector for approximately 2 1/2 months. Before this, I was put on Prednisone for 3 bad months, then 5 months of Hydroxychloroquine that was ineffective. The Enbrel is included in my personal list of 'miracle' drugs that work for me! The injections are now producing good results the same day I inject, dealing with crushing fatigue and debilitating body ache/pain. I know that people react differently to meds, and Enbrel might not work for you or give you bad side effects, but I feel that, if you can tolerate the med, try it for 2 months. I just hope that, after my trial run, I can afford it or get assistance, it's a great med for me."

• no...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2014

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "On it 9 weeks. Helps the rheumatoid arthritis, but I'm going bald very fast. Eliminated other DMARDs to confirm it is, in fact, the Enbrel. I cannot lose all my hair, so I'm quitting it. It began falling out in clumps within the first week of shot #1. Too bad. Got the Enbrel card and it covered the cost."

• Raf...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "On starting the self-injection Enbrel, it took six weeks to take the pain away. Enbrel, if I had it prescribed twenty years ago, my life would not be wheelchair dependent. My life is anything but painful. I can take part in daily life, enjoy all that can be given."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2014

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years. First on Methotrexate with Prednisone: got off the prednisone and went into remission after 8 months on Methotrexate. Had a flare a year ago and have been fighting it ever since. I took Leflunomide, then Xeljanz, and neither one worked, and I was having to take 40 mg of Prednisone just to handle the pain. Am now on Enbrel with Prednisone; started out at 40 mg of Prednisone and am now down to 10 mg after 5 weeks. I am having a lot of rheumatoid arthritis nodules that started appearing during the flare, but so far since Enbrel, there haven't been any new growths appearing. Nodules are causing more pain (probably due to pressure on nerves) in my wrists than the rheumatoid arthritis in my finger joints. Hoping the Enbrel will improve my rheumatoid arthritis joint pain in my hands over time."

• des...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 22, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've had RA for 8 years. I still had much difficulty doing daily activities while on Methotrexate only. I've been on Enbrel for 15 months and now wouldn't be able to function without it. The Sureclick autoinjector is a convenient method of administration, but is always quite painful and fortunately over quickly. I'm so thankful to be on Enbrel."

• abl...
• October 13, 2010

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on Plaquenil, methotrexate, and several other medicines since I was diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. Nothing seemed to work, had trouble just brushing teeth, brushing hair, and the smallest task. Then, 3 months ago, they put me on Enbrel, and boy, what a big difference it made. Now I have my life back."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2008

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have used Enbrel for more than a year to treat rheumatoid arthritis. I have had no adverse reactions to the injections and have been pain-free/symptom-free since the third day after my first injection. I have used both the pre-filled syringe and the pen, both are fairly easy to use, but the pen is by far the easiest between the two."

• Pha...
• April 7, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago. Never had any serious issues that I could not easily live with until one year ago in February. Had a severe flare in shoulders, hands, wrists, and other areas. I was put on methotrexate, sulfasalazine, prednisone, and Plaquenil. Also had several steroid injections. I also needed to take Aleve on a regular basis. I started Enbrel 5 weeks ago. Remarkable results. Haven't taken an Aleve since. I have stopped methotrexate, which was giving me a chronic cough. I feel much better."

• MWa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 30, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Have been on Enbrel for 10+ years with great results. Pain is way down and psoriasis 95% clear. Only now getting a bit of a flare-up. We will see. Only side effect I have noticed is a bit of inflammation at the injection site early on."

• Dai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 7, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "My daughter was diagnosed with RA at the age of 8, after severe pain in most of her joints, including jaw, fingers, elbows, neck, knees, hip, ankles, and swelling around knees. At that point, she even struggled to walk. She was prescribed Methotrexate by NHS in the UK, which didn’t seem to change anything and had terrible side effects. She was then injected with Enbrel in each of the 23 affected joints, which had an immediate effect, and she was able to walk and was in a lot less pain in a matter of days. She was put on weekly Enbrel injections and has been on it since, 10 years now. We tried taking her off twice after arthritis went into remission, but both times it came back. Enbrel has been life-changing for us, and I am grateful to the UK government for covering the cost, and now for having an insurance also covering the cost in the UAE."

• The...
• June 3, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Rheumatoid arthritis for 22 years. Misdiagnosis when the disease presented, 6 years of damage until correct diagnosis. Damage not able to be reversed. Taking Enbrel. I have tried Remicade, was in trials for Orencia, but Enbrel seems to be the one that works better for me."