Adverse events
| Adverse event | Etanercept (n=41) | Prednisone (n=40) |
|---|---|---|
| Serious adverse events | 4 | 7 |
| Death | 1 | 0 |
| Pneumonia | 0 | 3 |
| Pneumothorax | 1 | 0 |
| Lung cancer | 0 | 1 |
| Fall | 1 | 0 |
| Myocardial infarction/unstable angina | 1 | 1 |
| Severe diarrhoea | 0 | 1 |
| Rectal occlusion | 0 | 1 |
| Non-serious adverse events | ||
| Pneumonia | 2 | 0 |
| Urinary tract infections | 2 | 2 |
| Sinusitis/pharyngitis | 3 | 0 |
| Osteomyelitis | 0 | 1 |
| Leg oedema | 4 | 4 |
| Hyperglycaemia | 0 | 1 |
| Achilles tendonitis | 2 | 4 |