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Is Enbrel Safe To Take While Suffering From Cold?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: I have had a cold for 3 weeks, and am coughing, with a productive cough. I need to take my Enbrel for RA.I skipped it one week, but wonder if I can take it in two days.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, I think you should go ahead with it, along with URTI treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I understand how enbrel can result in aggravation or causation of the upper respiratory tract infection, but in such a situation I would recommend taking the medication and also consulting a doctor for your URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) like antibiotic coverage, bronchodilators, and anti-pyretic medication.

But of course, I would recommend a visit to your doctor for the prescription. Or you can also write back to me with a list of antibiotics you have (and how many tablets you have of each of them), so I can let you know which one you can start.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Is Enbrel Safe To Take While Suffering From Cold?

Brief Answer: Yes, I think you should go ahead with it, along with URTI treatment Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I understand how enbrel can result in aggravation or causation of the upper respiratory tract infection, but in such a situation I would recommend taking the medication and also consulting a doctor for your URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) like antibiotic coverage, bronchodilators, and anti-pyretic medication. But of course, I would recommend a visit to your doctor for the prescription. Or you can also write back to me with a list of antibiotics you have (and how many tablets you have of each of them), so I can let you know which one you can start. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.