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I will also be forced to change as Kevzara was removed from the formulary. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469922/

I will also be forced to change as Kevzara ... from Tyenne which is why I am taking Kevzara

Discussion: Cosentyx

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Congratulations!! You are an encouragement to all of us who are still struggling! Keep up all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471326/

Question: I was on Kevzara and it tanked ... What other meds besides Kevzara were

Discussion: Reaching the goal line……

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

@rona7 Thank you, I have lower the KEVZARA gradually and have discontinued it 7 weeks ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486670/

rona7 Thank you, I have lower the KEVZARA ... recommendation to continue taking KEVZARA

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 3:22pm

@tweetypie13 I am at 3 mg and on schedule to be off completely February 20…., can’t...

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Thankful for kevzara option.

Discussion: Prednisone adventure keeps on giving

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 11 12:34pm

@ronludington Seven years of PMR is a long time. I assume you were on prednisone the...

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Even with Kevzara, it might take you ... Kevzara should help to control the inflammation

Discussion: Aches and pains , what would you do ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 10 7:32pm

Krueg, since you’re taking a biologic that has risks you might look into Kevzara which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988020/

that has risks you might look into Kevzara ... I stopped Kevzara when I developed some

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I was on HCQ for three months and had the wildest dreams and sleeping problems. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330844/

months and no help I was switched to Kevzara ... I have been on Kevzara for about 6 months

Discussion: Are you taking Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

I was wondering the same thing about disposing of sharps. Thanks for your input also! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370075/

I just took my first KEVZARA dose with ... Will taper down in 4 weeks as the KEVZARA

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Kevzara is an injection every “14 days”. I was corrected by my pharmacist. I thought twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207697/

Kevzara is an injection every “14 days

Discussion: Titration down in steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Thank you so much for this reply. Do you expect to be on Kevzara for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213953/

Do you expect to be on Kevzara for a

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Thank you so much! I will give them a call this afternoon. Do you feel better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080630/

Do you feel better on the Kevzara?

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I'm feeling good! I am slowing tapering down prednisone and the hope is that Kevzara will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933972/

down prednisone and the hope is that Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

@mlz Ask your dr……..My Rehumy suggested Tylenol for Arthritis…….and am having no side effects with Kevzara.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459491/

and am having no side effects with Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara experiences?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

@jabrown0407 My agent checked and none of the Medicare Advantage plans in my area next year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444913/

in my area next year are covering Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara not being covered next year?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

I can only speak from personal experience with Actemra (tocilizumab) which was offered to me 13...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193147/

The same applies to Kevzara. ... Now, my rheumatologist says Kevzara ... You can do something similar with Kevzara ... because I haven't ever been on Kevzara ... //www.drugs.com/compare/actemra-vs-kevzara

Discussion: Starting KEVZARA: Anyone experience side effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

@tweetypie13 I did not use kevzara. I was able to wean off steroids. I think as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409309/

@tweetypie13 I did not use kevzara. ... mentioned its not so much the tapering of kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

Hey! Yes! I am 53 healthy female. 4 days after the flu vaccine. I have always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254960/

I started Kevzara 6 weeks ago. ... pain in shoulders but trying to let Kevzara