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Enbrel side effects

Posted by: Shaideh129 on December 27, 2008 at 7:13AM EST

Hello gang,

My name is Shaideh and I have had RA since 2005. I have been on Enbrel since last year. I was wondering if any one else has experienced fatigue and low sex drive as a result of taking this med. It is not listed as side effect in the information papers. But as with most things the people that take it everyday are the best resource.

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Posted by: Annaart on December 27, 2008 10:42AM EST

It always stopped fatigue for me, and fatigue is a big problem for RA people so I ask, do you think your RA is totally controlled on Enbrel. Fatigue is the first thing that leaves for me on all the TNF's. They do stop working, and the first thing that comes back is the fatigue. I would guess if you posted this on the main board, you would get the same response from everyone. So I doubt fatigue is a side effect of Enbrel.

As far as sex drive, its a bit easier for me on the TNFs, so I didn't have any loss either. Are you on any other medications? Loss of sex drive is common with many of the anti-depressants.

Anna

Posted by: Louise on January 15, 2009 5:05PM EST

I am on enbrel and my side effect are nervousness, moods swings, depression and fatigue. I have tried humira and i works well for pain but end up in Depression and behaviors. I have tried methotrexate and that gave me chest pains and shortness of breath. all medication do work well on my pain . just can't stand the side effects. Everything i take i end up no able to take it . I am at the point i don't know what to take for meds. anymore. Thank for listening

Posted by: Isabel Bardina on July 29, 2009 9:44PM EST

I just received my enbrel syringes this evening and have many reservations about taking them. Just reading about your side effects it seems clear to me that although Enbrel may help to a certain extent the adverse side effects outweigh the positive. I am seriously considering sending the medicine back and continuing with a more holistic approach.
Isabel