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I've been on Kevzara for 3 months now so thought I would offer a report. Methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120874/

I've been on Kevzara for 3 months ... needed to go higher when I started the Kevzara ... reapply for cost assistance on the Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I think you are right about the costs. Perhaps the pharmacy is assuming an injection once/month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832210/

And the Kevzara cost I quoted was actually ... more like Actemra = $4641/MONTH Kevzara ... months with Actemra and 1.9 month with Kevzara

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I was first diagnosed at 61 and it took me about 20 months of a prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296685/

I hope the Kevzara will really help

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 3:48pm

Thanks for your comment. Do t know whether I read this or it seems sensible but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322861/

Based on Kevzara response, IL-16 is

Discussion: Trouble going below 3mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8 10:00am

I have type 2 diabetes and use Mounjaro. Great diabetes control and significant weight loss over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327633/

Mounjaro, which I still take along with Kevzara

Discussion: Ozempic for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15 10:19am

Hi all - I am looking to learn from others' experiences and knowledge! After 4 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943019/

Prednisone at 20-25mg for PMR, I started Kevzara ... (I read that in clinical trial of Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

The following link talks about a research study with Actemra (tocilizumab) for the treatment of PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921508/

This biologic is called Kevzara (sarilumab ... Kevzara and Actemra are 2 different

Discussion: Does adrenal insufficiency with unregulated inflammation cause flares?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Have had intermittent swelling and pain in one or both knees several times over the past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990680/

Presently at 2 mg prednisone, 8 weeks into kevzara

Discussion: Knee bursitis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I completely understand about not trying anything new and untested-- I got PMR after having Covid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871039/

However, the Kevzara is not "new

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2023

All biologics are expensive and the cost of Kevzara is no different. There is a loophole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013655/

biologics are expensive and the cost of Kevzara ... Unfortunately, I don't think Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

I have a lot rolled into this comment so bear with me. I started at 50...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246500/

Im beginning Kevzara and am tapering ... the side effects of Prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 27 9:47am

My rheumatologists group follows a protocol and most all their PMR patients are off Pred within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237389/

I'm glad people now have Kevzara ... Kevzara wasn't an option when I

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 9:40am

Does your insurance pay for Kevzara? I was told by a doctor at the University of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731338/

Does your insurance pay for Kevzara?

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

I just checked online, and my search indicated that only Actemra is approved for GCA, while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256394/

Actemra is approved for GCA, while Kevzara

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 12 2:52pm

There is now an alternative to prednisone that was recently FDA approved for the treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860768/

It is a biologic called Kevzara (sarilumab ... have any personal experience with Kevzara ... The mechanism of action of Kevzara and

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2023

Thank you all for the comments, my new doctor,as the old one has moved on to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188506/

I have been really good on kevzara,

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

A few months. Less than 6. I reached a point where I couldn't reduce the Pred,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237336/

tried again and that was it - added Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 8:40am

I have been on a mostly low dose of prednisone for 3 years. Lots of flare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129082/

I am about to begin Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065669/

Now I will be going on Kevzara. ... doesn't help over time, go on Kevzara ... Kevzara just masks symptoms but that

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2024

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered by insurance if it was injected at a hospital, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238573/

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered ... I assume Kevzara is similar to Actemra

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16 5:53pm