Enbrel and Demyelinating polyneuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Demyelinating polyneuropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Enbrel (etanercept), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Actemra, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Demyelinating polyneuropathy when taking Enbrel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 662,905 people who have side effects when taking Enbrel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enbrel?

Enbrel has active ingredients of etanercept. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 664,678 Enbrel users. Check the latest studies of Enbrel.

What is Demyelinating polyneuropathy?

Demyelinating polyneuropathy (disorder that affects the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves)) is found to be associated with 202 drugs and 284 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Demyelinating polyneuropathy.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

662,905 people reported to have side effects when taking Enbrel.
Among them, 68 people (0.01%) have Demyelinating polyneuropathy.

Could Enbrel cause Demyelinating polyneuropathy?

Among these 68 people:

How long have people been on Enbrel when they have Demyelinating polyneuropathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Demyelinating polyneuropathy when taking Enbrel? *

female: 53.03 %
male: 46.97 %

What is the age of people who have Demyelinating polyneuropathy when taking Enbrel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Enbrel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Demyelinating polyneuropathy? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 9 people, 13.24%
Pain: 8 people, 11.76%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 6 people, 8.82%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 8.82%
Burning Sensation: 5 people, 7.35%
Weakness: 5 people, 7.35%
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy (damage to one or more of your peripheral nerves): 5 people, 7.35%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 7.35%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 5 people, 7.35%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 4 people, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 10 people, 14.71%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 7 people, 10.29%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 2 people, 2.94%
Pain: 2 people, 2.94%
Asthma: 2 people, 2.94%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 2.94%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 1.47%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 1.47%
Neurological Symptom (symptoms of nervous system disease): 1 person, 1.47%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.47%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on etanercept (the active ingredients of Enbrel) and Enbrel (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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