Etanercept and Rash: What Users Say

• Bec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I used the Enbrel injection 3 times before I decided to not do the 4th injection. After the third injection, I had a giant, purple raised rash everywhere I had injected. Eight days after my third injection, I suffered a massive subdural hematoma (brain bleed). On top of that, the eight days after the 3rd injection, I had more body pain than I have ever experienced in my life. I would never advise anyone to use this medication!"

• RA...
• July 17, 2015

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been on Enbrel for about 2 years now. I can't go out in the sun because of the rash I get all over my chest and back (side effect of Enbrel). I never had any eye problems until I started using Enbrel, now I need new glasses about every 6 months (side effect of Enbrel). Do the benefits outweigh the side effects? In my case, no! I'm done with Enbrel."

• tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was given Enbrel in January, and after 3 injections, I noticed a rash. The rash, after a month, put me in the hospital. The rash turned into sores on my legs, and after 1 month of stopping injections, the rash is worsening. I would use this medication with caution. Take notes of side effects daily. For me, the rash is an allergic reaction, but it still has me in bed and not working. It feels like knives stabbing in my legs, unable to walk. Numbness and swelling in my ankles. Something still isn't right, and it's been over a month since the last injection."

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2009

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "34 yr old female, tried Enbrel for 5 weeks, it gave me a severe allergic reaction, hives, facial swelling, etc. Everything went back to normal after stopping the drug, but now I am wary of all biologics. This disease is a nightmare."

• Rla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "This medication caused more joint pain, I developed a red, itchy, hot, burning rash at the injection site. The brain fog was an absolute nightmare, I would forget words when saying something or the rest of my sentence completely. Enbrel and I did not get along."

• Rla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "This medication caused more joint pain, I developed a red, itchy, hot, burning rash at the injection site. The brain fog was an absolute nightmare, I would forget words when saying something or the rest of my sentence completely. Enbrel and I did not get along."

• Bw8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2014

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Limited improvement after 6 months, developed a bad rash, and MD refused to continue medication."