Insulin syringes for use with Enbrel

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I use the insulin syringes because the Enbrel ones sometimes dull (from piercing

the rubber on the vial). The insulin syringes are also smaller. The ones I get

have the luer-lock (or removable) needle. I think they are 3cc (you use 1ml of

Enbrel but it's better to get a larger syringe to make sure you draw up all the

medication), the gauge (diameter) is 25 or 27, and the length of the needle is

5/8 " . Just use the Enbrel syringe as directed to mix the solution and draw the

solution into the Enbrel syringe. Take the luer-lock needle off the insulin

syringe and inject the medication into the insulin syringe. Replace the needle

and you can inject. I find this method causes less discomfort. It's a little

bit more work but for me it's worth it. I was having problems getting the

Enbrel syringe to go in my skin sometimes (which can be painful). I also get

less bruising with this method and I have never had an injection site reaction.

Good luck!

take care,

Message: 21

Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:52:42 EST

From: CND110370@...

Subject: Re: Cost of Enbrel

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Do you get the insulin syringes because the ones that are provided don;t work

well for you? Just curious because I start my injections next week.