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What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 11 6:04am | Replies (33)
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@marilyncarkner

I am starting on Actemra this week for Giant Cell Arteritis. I am also on 15 mg of Prednisone as I have PMR. Has anyone had experience with this biologic and can It Help PMR also

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 28, 2020

Hi @marilyncarkner, You will notice that we merged your post back to the previous discussion you started - What's your experience with Actemra for GCA? so that it's all in one discussion and easier for members to follow.

Here are some references you might find helpful.

Vasculitis Foundation - FDA Approves Genentech’s Actemra® for Giant Cell Arteritis
-- https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/fda-approves-genentechs-actemra-for-giant-cell-arteritis/

Weekly Actemra improves health-related quality of life, fatigue in GCA
-- https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20180520/weekly-actemra-improves-healthrelated-quality-of-life-fatigue-in-gca

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