Hi
I’ve recently had my 2nd 50mg Benepali injection. Since then I’ve had 3 days of felling so fatigued I just want to cry. Has anyone else had this symptom or should I speak to my nurse? I was told I might feel drained the day after the injection but this is on another level. Would live to hear how others are finding this treatment. I have Psoriatic Arthritis.
Thanks all
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Sorry to hear you are having extreme side-effects from taking Benepali. It is a "bio-similar" drug to Etanercept and there's some very good information to be found on Arthritis Research web site here:
https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/drugs/etanercept/when-and-how-to-take-it.aspx
The page following this one discusses side effects for Etanercept: the essential advice is to inform your doctor / rheumatology team straight away. So yes, in taking a newer drug, do speak to your nurse tomorrow.
Please do come back here let us know how you get on.
All best wishes
Brynmor
Ah well on to the next thing once my symptoms settle.
Sadly think you’re right and the side effects have had a larger effect than anyone would like.
Best wishes
Brynmor
I started benepali in beginning of December. I was seeing the benefits of it by week 4 into 5. Felt really good and the fatigue was going. But like you i had the sore head, under my eyes around my nose was aching too. The pain did soon disappear. Unfortunatly i got the flu and had to stop taking it and other meds for nearly 3 weeks. Not having same impact as they did.
Hope you get it sorted.