Comparing Enbrel vs Naproxen
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| Enbrel (etanercept) | Naproxen |
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Prescription only
Enbrel is a subcutaneous injection that is usually self-administered once or twice a week for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Naproxen is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, gout, menstruation, and tendonitis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely... View more |
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| More about Enbrel (etanercept) | More about Naproxen | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Enbrel has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 304 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Naproxen has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 681 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: Enbrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: naproxen side effects in more detail. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Enbrel prices |
View all naproxen prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Other etanercept brands include: Erelzi, Eticovo | Aflaxen, Aleve, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, All Day Pain Relief, All Day Relief, Anaprox-DS, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Naproxen Sodium DS, Pamprin All Day Relief View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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300 hours |
18 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 478 drugs are known to interact with Enbrel:
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A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with naproxen:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 02, 1998 |
March 11, 1976 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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