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Methotrexate or Rinvoq to treat GCA
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 7 11:20am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I have had PMR for 3.5 yrs, GCA for 1 yr. I had severe vertigo acutely after third dose of Actemra SQ. May or may not have been a side effect of Actemra, not clear to me, but I changed to Rinvoq 15 mg. Have completed 4 months of Rinvoq, prednisone is down to 1 mg daily. I feel well overall, best I’ve felt in 3 years, fingers crossed that this continues.
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@mark2471
Appreciate hearing your experience with these drugs. I've had "positional vertigo" over the years, although not for the last 4 yrs, but it's not something I'd like to experience again either. I saw that Rinvoq has a "box warning" from the FDA? It's great you're down so low on the Prednisone and feeling good. I pray it continues for you and you're able to get completely off Prednisone and all other PMR meds.
Thank you again for your help.