Etanercept : Side Effects (ENBREL)

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Etanercept (Systemic)

Brand Names : ENBREL

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Chills; cough; fever; skin rash on face, scalp, or stomach; sneezing

Less common

Congestion in chest; dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat; frequent or painful urination; headache; itching, pain, redness, or swelling on the skin; joint or muscle pain; joint or muscle stiffness, tightness, or rigidity; light-headedness; nausea and/or vomiting; stomach discomfort and/or pain; wheezing

Rare

Blindness; blue-yellow color blindness ; blurred vision; decreased vision; convulsions; eye pain; black, tarry stools; headache; nosebleeds; numbness or tingling in legs or feet; pale skin; problems with bowel or bladder function; shortness of breath; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; swollen or painful glands; tightness in chest; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual bleeding or bruising; wheezing

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Abdominal pain - more common in children; nausea and vomiting - more common in children; pain or burning in throat; redness and/or itching, pain, or swelling at the site of injection (under the skin); runny or stuffy nose

Less common

Depression; diarrhea; heartburn; loss of energy or weakness

Other side effects not listed above also may occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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