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Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 21 8:50pm | Replies (107)
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@marid57

It looks like I may be starting actemra infusions and would like to hear from those who have experience with it. Has it helped you? Have you been able to get off prednisone? Side effects? Thanks!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 11, 2023

Hi @marid57, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic so that you can connect with other members with experience. If you click the following link it will take you to the beginning of the discussion so that you can read what others have shared.
--- Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR??: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/actemra-tocilizumab-to-treat-pmr/

You might also find this related discussion helpful.
--- How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-hard-is-it-to-get-on-actemra-tocilizumab-with-pmr/

@dadcue @mgrogers @labbadia1 @barb01001 and others hopefully can share their experience with you.

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