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Methotrexate is an older conventional medication that is frequently used by rheumatologists for many autoimmune conditions....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116465/

Both Kevzara and Actema are biologics ... Actemra and Kevzara are IL-6 receptor ... Kevzara (sarilumab) was recently FDA

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

I was somewhat younger but similar in age and time on prednisone. My rheumatologist said I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290131/

case, you might be a candidate for Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 7:41am

Congratulations Susan. I was diagnosed in January 2023 and went from prednisone to Kevzara to maloxicam(Mobic)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167151/

January 2023 and went from prednisone to Kevzara

Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

Kevzara is a miracle drug. I had 12 injections ( every 2 week) and my PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290536/

Kevzara is a miracle drug.

Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 2:13pm

Remember Kevzara (Sarilumab) because it is FDA approved for PMR. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231025/Scientists-achieve-breakthrough-in-treating-neglected-polymyalgia-rheumatica.aspx#:~:text=%22Our%20findings%20show%20promise%20that,is%20common%20among%20older%20people. Actemra (tociliumab) is only FDA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979240/

Remember Kevzara (Sarilumab) because ... it was FDA approved for GCA because Kevzara ... Both Kevzara and Actemra work basically

Discussion: There is a national shortage of rheumatologists.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Could you ask for a prescription for Kevzara? I think it has fewer side effects than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296274/

Could you ask for a prescription for Kevzara

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 9:13am

Hi my friends, Thank you fir your input. Kevzara... So it tells me you Damn sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960043/

Kevzara...

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I am on Kevzara, too, starting in April, soon after I was diagnosed and started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942720/

I am on Kevzara, too, starting in April

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Thanks 😊 I have taken 2 doses of kevzara now and seen no improvement so far....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945906/

Thanks 😊 I have taken 2 doses of kevzara

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

After 15 months of prednisone/Medrol tapers I have failed both trials. Rheumatology recommending Kevzara (FDA approved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886720/

Rheumatology recommending Kevzara (FDA

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I have never seen any commercials for Actemra or Kevzara. I don’t really care if they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217299/

seen any commercials for Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: Feeling defeated

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 20 9:35am

Actemra (tocilizumab) is FDA approved for GCA. Kevzara (Sarilumab) is FDA approved for PMR. Both these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107005/

Kevzara (Sarilumab) is FDA approved

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with PMR: Anyone 51 or had it a long long time?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

I’m 79 yrs old…..off prednisone almost 3 months and I’m still on Kevzara. Stamina is hard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397470/

prednisone almost 3 months and I’m still on Kevzara

Discussion: Almost off Pred, but Very fatiqued

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 20 3:27pm

I totally agree with the above, two weeks is nothing and 10 mg is not an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245343/

I’m now 66 and have juststarted KevZara ... I’m trying to taper again been on KevZara

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 2:09pm

The cost of Kevzara is horrendous and the company really should be ashamed of itself for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996424/

The cost of Kevzara is horrendous and ... The specialty pharmacy (accredo) Kevzara

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

John, let me know how you do with the Kevzara injections, and if it helps. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951497/

John, let me know how you do with the Kevzara ... several people being very happy with how Kevzara

Discussion: Any side effects from present flu shot with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I take Actemra, but the recommendations are the same because both drugs work similarly. The vaccines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390879/

vaccines are dangerous if you take Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and vaccinations.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 10:37am

I sent my dermatologist a pic…they are called purpora (sp?) Yes they do go away. Like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359751/

2 wks off prednisone and still on Kevzara

Discussion: small red blotches on skin

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30 8:00am

That's the hope my doctor gave me re Kevzara, that he can wean me off prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886800/

#39;s the hope my doctor gave me re Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Dear Friends- My rheumatologist wants to start me on Kevzara & wean down off prednisone. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857928/

rheumatologist wants to start me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2023