Saturday, November 26, 2011 Andrea1077 asks

Q: enbrel vs cimzia

i have to decide between enbrel and cimzia and it will be my first time with an injectable drug. what have been your experiences, which should i try first? my dr suggested the cimzia once a month b/c of my active lifestyle (i travel often for work and pleasure, several times a month); but i am concerned b/c it seems more people have less reaction/side effects with enbrel.

she would like me to continue the methotrexate as well but at a smaller dose b/c my liver numbers were very high during my last visit.

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V, Health Guide

11/26/11 8:30pm

Hi, Andrea,

I have never taken Embrel or Cimzia. I take Humira. My doc gave me a choice of Humira or Simponi. I chose Humira because it has been around longer. I don't know if that would be a consideration for you, but that is how I made my decision. LOL I know some people on this site take Embrel. Hopefully, one of them will see your question.

Best Wishes,

Ruth

11/30/11 10:49pm

I have god luck with enbrel, but it is a weekly injection, that needs to be kept refrigerated or in a cooler with ice, I don't know how that would work if you travel a lot.

Momorris

12/10/11 2:27am

I took enbrel for 7 months and traveled with it. It is not a problem..you should get a case with an ice pak in it. (Enbrel supplies it) I just always told the airline people that I had syringes with medications (and would point out which bag) and they were very accomodating. It worked well for the time being, then I got really sick, flared and it no longer worked, darn it! I don't know about cimzia. Good luck. Mo

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