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Tapering prednisone while on Kevzara

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Dec 16, 2025 | Replies (5)
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I have had PMR for 6 months now. I started Kezvara in August and by the end of October I was completely prednisone free. My "hard" to taper point was at 7.5 mg. I used the knowledge from this group to get off prednisone. I am an 65 active female. I have no Kezvara side effects.

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caroljeand | @caroljeand | Dec 15, 2025

@lsa22
That is encouraging. Thank you.
I tapered from 7.5 to 5 last week and experiencing nausea and high blood pressure. I’m assuming my body is having trouble adjusting with cortisol issues. I do not have any muscle pain though so hopefully it will adjust.
Had to increase my blood pressure meds and took famotidine for my stomach distress.
How much did you taper under the 5 milligram mark?
My doctor recommended 1 mg every 15 days.

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