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Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 20 2:00pm | Replies (39)
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@wilmingtonemperor

Hi; the Wilmingtonemperor here. I was diagnosed nearly a year ago with PMR. The highest dose for me was 20mg. I was put on a 12 week taper when I started Kevzara in October 23. I tapered down to 2.5 as my Kevzara injections built up.
Last Tuesday, Jan 9, I came off prednisone entirely. I have had 6 injections of Kevzara and I feel fine. Due for my 7th on Tuesday. I do not expect a flare since prednisone was such a low dose. But, always a but, you are immuno compromised on Kevzara and so make sure you have had all your vaccines, work out, eat right and stay out of unfamiliar crowds or wear a mask. I am 82 1/2 and hope not to ever take prednisone again. PMR is chronic.
Good luck

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froehlich22 | @froehlich22 | Feb 11 9:19am

I have been on Kevzara since Oct. 2023. I have tapered very slowly as I have relapsed before. When I started Kevzara, I was on Prednisone 10mg and Methotrexate 17.5 mg. I am currently down to 3 mg of Prednisone and 7.5mg of Metho. The Kevzara has really made a difference but now I’m challenged with the price of it. I have Kevzara co-pay card and Optum RX insurance, but in December they charged me personally almost $1600 for the 2 doses. I am going round and round with both companies. I may not be able to take it anymore do to the cost. What a bummer. Just when you start feeling good again:-(. Has anyone else had trouble with the co-pay card or any advice? Thank you.

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