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How long to take Kevzara and how to taper off Kevzara?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 28 1:14pm | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Kevzara was approved by the FDA 2023, prior to that was approved for RA.
It takes 30-90 days to kick in. It has been a walk in the park for me.(🤞)
Got off all prednisone in 3 months, no problem with the self administered shot every 2 wks.
Did develop low WBC and neutrophils which are side effects, after 7 months.
My shots were chged to every 3 wks, and after 6 wks blood work was normal.
Dr left me at 3 wks. After 3 months at 3 wks, I’m hoping my next check up will lead to stopping. 🤞so far no physical issues, except getting back in shape.
Lastly, I am 79 yo female, golf, bike hike etc.
Hope your journey is as fruitful.
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@tweetypie13 Hi. My first Kevzara injection was 8 days ago. The following day I had a follow-up (first time visit) with a hematologist from a blood clot, which I believe was triggered by Prednisone. She did bloodwork and notified me that my WBC dropped drastically after the Kevzara injection and recommended that I notify my rheumatologist, which I did. My rheumatologist said not to take the next Kevzara injection at two weeks and instead to wait one month (my follow-up appointment with her) to reassess my WBC and perhaps stop the Kevzara.
I say all that because you said your WBC was down after Kevzara. I was wondering how low it went, and for how long.
I want to continue with Kevzara and get off of Prednisone as soon as possible,
Your journey is inspirational to me.