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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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@krueg

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar in risks so in think i would be just switching to the same thing. I just don't like the risks but rheumatologist is just so into actemra and thinks Prednisone is worse, which it is terrible and has alot of side effects which are bad. I feel like the choices we have are really like not having any choice... all the medications are not good

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southtexas | @southtexas | Dec 29, 2023

Yes, my rheumatologist said Pred is acceptable if kept to 5ml/day or less for long term, any higher dose is not good. I wish you the best in your search for relief.

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