I was on Kevzara for 8 months, until Jan. '25. I have been on prednisone for PMR for 3 1/2 years, though I also have had some GCA symptoms all along and that diagnosis has recently been added. I have no elevation of inflammation markers since I've been on prednisone. The Kevzara allowed me to feel better but only drop 1.5 mg on the prednisone, from 6.5 to 5 mg. I couldn't get below 5 and then I was cut off patient assistance from the drug company at the end of the year and could no longer afford it. I'm glad the decision was made for me because I had some worrying side effects on the Kevzara. My cholesterol and LDL went up 50 points and my rheumatologist thought I should go on a statin. That would mean adding a drug and more side effects. Also my white blood cells and neutrophils dropped below normal, indicating that my immune system was being suppressed too much and I was at risk for infections, though I have not gotten any. My rheumatologist has offered to get me on Actemra with the assumption that I also have GCA but I decided to wait and try to get my labs back to normal and see how low I can get the prednisone. Also, I would have to do some research on cost for the Actemra. I don't regret going on the Kevzara. I'm thinking the side effects will be reversible. I am open to trying the Actemra, a similar drug, but will do so with caution.