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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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I was on Prednisone for 2 years and I developed adverse side effects. I had uncontrollable weight gain, high blood pressure, and swelling in my legs. I’ve been on Kevzara since February of 2024. YThis last month I had low white blood cell count, low platelet count, and low ANC. I went off Kevzara for 3 weeks and my ANC is back to normal and my white blood cell count and platelet count improved but still low. I have restarted Kevzara so will see what happens.
I found that my blood tests were similar... "low white blood cell count, low platelet count, and low ANC". which i believe is characteristic of kevzara working and tying up the IL6 which causes inflammation.
@mikeydee similar issues….my Dr had me chg injections from bi weekly to every 3 weeks…..maybe try that.
@tweetypie13 I have streched my shots to 19 days and found longer caused increased aches/pain.