Rheumatologist put me on Actemra in 2024 to help wean off prednisone (steriod) faster. I was able to wean down 1 mg. every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. I had been on prednisone for a year or so.....not good. Actemra (not a steriod) infusion takes about one hour. I feel nothing during, and have very few if any side effects. I've been on the infusion (once a month) since December, 2024. I may have to have the infusions once a month for 12 months - maybe longer. Everyone is different. If I come off the infusion in July (12th month) and have a relapse with PMR, Rheumatologist says we start over - could be harder to get PMR to go into remission.....so we want to make sure I take it long enough. Judy in Colorado 81 yrs. old. I found that PMR and/or prednisone has compromised my joints and muscles!!!