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I have inflammatory arthritis and will start Benepali treatment soon. Has it been successful for people and does it cause weight gain?

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helixhelix

I’m on the original drug Enbrel (Benepali is the biosimilar of this) and it works extremely well and hasn’t caused weight gain.

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Gerardina in reply to helixhelix

Thank you, how soon did you notice a benefit?

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helixhelix in reply to Gerardina

With some people it can be nearly instantaneous. For me it was not! I, and my rheumy, were about to throw in the towel when I got to week 11 without any change. But at the end of week 12, which was to be my last dose, it worked! We are all different....

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KittyJ

If you put benepali into the search box and filter for NRAS then posts about it will come up. I’ve been on it 2 years now and didn’t put on any weight and it has been really good for me. 🤞🏻 for you.

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Gerardina in reply to KittyJ

Thank you, how soon did you notice a benefit?

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KittyJ in reply to Gerardina

It was a gradual improvement over the weeks for me, around 4-6 weeks before I noticed any improvement. We are all different in the way we react so you may feel improvements sooner 🤞🏻

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Gerardina in reply to KittyJ

I am so hoping it will work, I've been on methotrexate for a year and a half, with prednisolone, with little improvement and a much pain. Thank you, fingers crossed!

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kerryhannah

Worked after a couple of weeks for me without any weight gain. Was on it for maybe 3 years before needing a change.

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Brikel

Hi GerardinaI have been on Benepali for quite a few years. It has been amazing .

With me it took about 4 weeks to get a hold and after that it just got better. I have not noticed any weight gain due to Benepali.

I hope it works for you as good as it does for me . Give it time as we are all different .

Good luck

Brian

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RA2002

Hi Geraldine - I was dubious about Benepali at first. I am happy to say I have had few side effects, if any. It is definitely helpful in my case and I have not gained any weight. I do try to exercise every day because sitting still just makes things worse in my humble opinion! Good luck.

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Soundofmusic52

I have been on methotrexate 3 yrs try benepali and in 3 weeks I noticed a difference couldn’t live with out it good luck

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