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Tapering prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (26)
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@randersonccc

I have been trying to taper but can only get to 3 mg prednisone and then the temporal headache starts. I’m also taking 400 mg of plaquenil each day. My rheumatologist would like me to start on Actemra - does anyone have any experience or recommendations about this medication? Any allergic reaction that can be overcome? Thanks

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | 5 days ago

I've had a very good experience with Actemra for treating my PMR and GCA. I've been taking weekly injections for 9 months. I haven't had any side effects or reactions, and it has allowed me to taper the prednisone from 60 mg per day down to 5 so far. I'll step down on the prednisone again tomorrow.

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