Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
I recently stated with Kevzara and I am interested in those who are currently on prednisone and Kevzara.
I would like to know...
1. What was your starting dosage of prednisone and how long have your been taking prednisone?
2. What was your daily dose of prednisone before Kevzara?
3. What was your prednisone tapering schedule before starting Kevzara?
4. What was your lowest dosage of prednisone before Kevzara and did you have difficulty dropping below that dose?
5. What is your tapering schedule now that you are on Kevzara?
6. How successful has this schedule been so far and have you had any flare ups?
7. What is your target date for stopping prednisone?
8. What changes have you noticed in your health, aches and energy level since starting Kevzara?
Please feel free to add any more information that might be helpful to those contemplating starting Kevzara or those currently on Kevzara
Thanks
Mike
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@dadcue thx so much for the info.
My day is coming……🤞
@tweetypie13
I hope Kevzara works for you!
If Kevzara doesn't work or you have side effects from Kevzara it is very easy to stop Kevzara. Other than the expense of Kevzara, there aren't many downsides of trying it to see if Kevzara works or not.
The biggest downside to being treated with long term Prednisone is how difficult it is to taper off prednisone. After you start down the road of long term Prednisone use ... it is very hard to abruptly stop Prednisone. You are pretty much stuck with Prednisone come hell or high water.