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I’ve been on Prednisone for over a year.
I started at 10mg went down to 5mg and then back and forth with tapering. I have fought taking the stronger medicine but I finally am going to give in and take Kevzara and see if that will take it away. I’m not looking forward to the needle or the side effects it has, but I don’t think I have any more choices or fight in me!!!! Judy
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@judy15 Is your doctor suggesting you take one shot a week? You might ask about taking one shot every other week. This is also a standard dosing protocol. Another thing to consider is Kevzara comes in two strengths 150mg and 200mg. You could request 150mg also.
Since you are down low on your prednisone you may be good with a reduced dose and/or a reduced dosing protocol.