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Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 24 6:34am | Replies (162)
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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.

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harelover | @harelover | Sep 30, 2023

Good to hear that Kevzara is working for many of you. I am still on 15 mg Predisone with Kevsara in the wings if my SED rate isn’t in a normal range at next blood test in 10 days.
I wanted to share that I switched my dose of Prednisone to the night as one of the previous posts suggested and also was pleasantly surprised that my morning symptoms were improved dramatically. I did take it with Tylenol PM so my sleep wouldn’t be disturbed. Two nights in a row and I feel so much better. I’m not pain free but feel like I can resume most of my normal activities. Plan to taper to 12.5 in 10 days. Fingers crossed.

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