Ironically I was going to post and ask about this medication. I ran into my doc tonight. He is calling my pharmacy to start my Kevzara asap. He saw me tonight where he stated that I've gained weight and I'm starting the moon face. He said that because of my Type 2 diabetes (well controlled) he wants me off the steroids. I'm still having pain, and he wants to bump me up to 25mg tomorrow then start taper down process next week. I've only been on meds about a month, and I'm newly diagnosed (Aug 16th). I haven't been able to work since July, so I'm ready to try to shake this to get back as normal as possible. However reading in this site, I don't think that's happening to quickly.

I was diagnosed with PMR last November and have been treated with Prednisone since then. Was doing well and was able to go from taking 20 mg. To taking 5 mg. When I had a return of terrible morning pain and was barely able to walk. My doctor recommended Kevzara and I have done three injections. So far the results are amazing. I am covered by Medicare and Cigna as a secondary insurance and am pleased to tell you that I have a copay of $25. I was astonished when I learned what this medication costs without insurance and am so very grateful to have the opportunity to take Kevzara.

I just took my first dose of Kevzara after taking methotextrate and having horrible side effects. Hopefully it works but day 3 after taking I am experiencing some painful side effects but hopefully only temporary. I have and still am on prednisone can't seem to get below 15 MG.

I anticipate beginning Kevzara next month after being off prednisone for 5 weeks. I am dealing with the classic symptoms of stiffness, especially in my hands and wrists and fatigue For a really clear primer on Kevzara go to Drugs.com. Article is entitled Kevzara, 7 things you should know. It was written in March 2023