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Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 20 2:00pm | Replies (39)
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I have been on Kevzara since Oct. 2023. I have tapered very slowly as I have relapsed before. When I started Kevzara, I was on Prednisone 10mg and Methotrexate 17.5 mg. I am currently down to 3 mg of Prednisone and 7.5mg of Metho. The Kevzara has really made a difference but now I’m challenged with the price of it. I have Kevzara co-pay card and Optum RX insurance, but in December they charged me personally almost $1600 for the 2 doses. I am going round and round with both companies. I may not be able to take it anymore do to the cost. What a bummer. Just when you start feeling good again:-(. Has anyone else had trouble with the co-pay card or any advice? Thank you.

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wilmingtonemperor | @wilmingtonemperor | Feb 11 11:12am

Hi again, I am retired military and so I have Medicare and Tricare for Life. The copay for 4 doses (2 months) just went to $76 from $68. I am very fortunate in that regard. I think the manufacture Sanofi/Regeneron has a program to help with the copay. Could I suggest contacting them?
Best,John

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harelover | @harelover | Feb 12 8:47am

I am about to start Kevzara but would not have been able to since the cost to me would have been close to $2k every 28 days. I applied for patient assistance through the drug company and will be receiving the med at no cost to me. I am on Medicare and a good supplemental plan but the coverage was not good enough to pay for all of it. The process is fairly simple and it’s done through their website. I hope this helps you and that you are able to stay with the treatment especially since it seems to be working for you.

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jfannarbor | @jfannarbor | Nov 20 1:55pm

I am just starting on Kevzara and have been on 15 mg P now 12/5 and in two weeks I got to 10mg P. i have been on and off P for 10+ years. recently at 15 mg I felt great. The plan is to get me to 2.5 and maybe 0. I would be interested in other's histories of this process. What can I expect?

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