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It would depend on your insurance first of all. I have straight Medicare and a Part...

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on Actemra infusions and I was on Kevzara ... Kevzara was not particularly effective

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8 11:04pm

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...

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Presently at 2 mg prednisone, 8 weeks into kevzara

Discussion: Knee bursitis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

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

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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...

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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...

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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

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

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

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

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However, the Kevzara is not "new

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 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

Yes the pain gradually came back as I neared the one year mark. Of course it...

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The Kevzara didn’t do much for my fatigue

Discussion: Kevzara and elevated liver enzymes ALT AST

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29 11:07am

I'm so glad that kevzara is working for you. I have been on it for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122413/

I'm so glad that kevzara is working

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

The drug company provides cost assistance. You could call to see if you are eligible: 844-538-9272....

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I have Part D and am getting Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I’m right there too! I started Kevzara in February and I’m down to 2 mg and...

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I started Kevzara in February and I’

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15 10:22pm

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

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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

How long in total were you on Kevzara? From the time you started Kevzara ... how...

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How long in total were you on Kevzara ... From the time you started Kevzara .. ... prednisone did you start from when Kevzara ... How long did you take Kevzara after

Discussion: How long does it take for you to move without pain and stiffness in a.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

I didn't have any problems with Kevzara injections. I left the syringe out for 30 minutes...

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didn't have any problems with Kevzara

Discussion: Painful Kevzara Injection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15 10:23pm

Hello, I was diagnose with PMR in 2011, I was also on methotrexate for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206784/

I recently started on Kevzara because