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I started my Actemra infusions in January 2024. I chose the infusions. If I would have...
I know that Kevzara is not approved ... As far as side effects, I have not had
Discussion: Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 9 5:27pm
Hey Mike @mikeydee I can’t answer your questions above because I’m on on prednisone rn, but...
recommending for a while now that I go on Kevzara ... Frankly the list of side affects scares ... recommendation from my Dr to get on Kevzara ... appreciated from anyone who has used Kevzara
Boxed warning Kevzara carries a boxed warning from the FDA, indicating a risk of serious and...
Boxed warning Kevzara carries a boxed ... Other serious side effects Blood disorders ... Common side effects This is what I ... see as the side effects that scare me ... I know prednisone comes with side effects
I started on prednisone at 15MG a day for my PMR. I went from agony to...
Then after a couple few months the side ... effects started. ... off but I'm going to try as the side ... effects, well I just don't want ... I hope the Kevzara is enough!!
I have been on Actemra infusions for 2.5 months. I have been on prednisone for PMR...
I was on Kevzara for 8 months. ... Otherwise I think it has too many side ... effects and I'll stay with prednisone ... caused problems with its known possible side ... effects like blood pressure, blood
I suppose Actemra and Kevzara can also disrupt the inflammation network and immune system but hopefully...
I suppose Actemra and Kevzara can also ... rheumatologist thinks so and neither Actemra or Kevzara ... statement is accurate: Neither Actemra nor Kevzara ... dangerous" because of the potential side ... effects compared to prednisone and
I was treated 12 years with Prednisone for refractory PMR. When a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab)...
is FDA approved for PMR is called Kevzara ... Many of my side effects from being on ... I don't seem to have any side effects
Posted: Jul 3 5:23pm
I've been on Kevzara for 2 months and was at 5 mg prednisone when started. I've...
I've been on Kevzara for 2 months ... The Kevzara has helped I believe with ... no side affects, although just within ... prednisone in the next 1-2 months and be on Kevzara
Prednisone also has a strong immune suppression effect. Some doctors will say prednisone globally suppresses the...
also has a strong immune suppression effect ... suppresses the immune system whereas Kevzara ... an aside --- be familiar with the side ... effect of adrenal insufficiency caused ... Being on both prednisone and Kevzara
I was on Kevzara for 8 months for PMR. It did help PMR symptoms but didn't...
I was on Kevzara for 8 months for PMR ... The side effects I had were cholesterol ... is a similar drug and I thought the side ... effects might be the same.
I've read that people differ in the mix of inflammatory substances that cause PMR. Kevzara and...
Kevzara and Actemra block IL-6, which ... depending on your mix of inflammation, Kevzara ... day, might not be too bad as far as side ... effects. ... I felt like most of the prednisone side
Do you know what size the pills are? I assume they're 5 mg. That's a pretty...
Prednisone has a lot of side effects ... Because of the side effects from prednisone ... Those drugs are methotrexate and Kevzara ... They also have side effects, but the ... side effects are usually not as bad
Posted: Aug 16 12:54pm
Kevzara is probably more effective and also probably has fewer side effects. It depends on the...
Kevzara is probably more effective and ... also probably has fewer side effects ... Actemra is similar to Kevzara, as both ... I haven't had any side effects from ... You would have to check to see if Kevzara
Posted: Aug 15 7:25am
"Frankly the list of side affects scares the heck out of me, and I’m wondering if...
"Frankly the list of side affects ... effects of Kevzara are so frightening ... effects compared to Prednisone side ... effects. ... effects.