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I didn't apply for financial assistance since my insurance paid for my Actemra, but I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241618/

I just Googled Kevzara, and it looks ... like Kevzara Connect provides assistance ... for Kevzara.

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

@caroljeand I've been taking weekly Actemra injections for a year and a half. Actemra and Kevzara...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498902/

Actemra and Kevzara both work in the

Discussion: Kevzara insurance denial options

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5 4:11pm

My inflammation markers have been normal since my first 15 mg dose of prednisone 16 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996216/

therapy I’ve started doesn’t help then Kevzara ... I’ve just discovered that Kevzara is

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

I have stopped getting the Covid vaccine since being diagnosed with PMR 6/23 because of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219398/

I have been on Kevzara since 3/24 and ... but ultimately want to be free of Kevzara

Discussion: Getting COVID, Flu etc vaccines while treating for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

I've been on prednisone for 10 years with pmr. Just started kevzara. Reduced prednisone from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961362/

Just started kevzara.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Has anyone been on Kevzara for more than a couple of months? Would really be helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858698/

Has anyone been on Kevzara for more

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2023

Hi Joan; got my first injection of Kevzara this morning. A piece of cake. An hour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953069/

Hi Joan; got my first injection of Kevzara ... 10 of prednisone next week as the Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I hope Kevzara works for you. Don’t expect any overnight changes in your condition or prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951947/

I hope Kevzara works for you. ... you what to expect after starting Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

joan7; couple of more things about Kevzara. It is an injector pen like an EpiPen. Administered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951759/

joan7; couple of more things about Kevzara ... There is an article Kevzara: 7 things

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Thank you all for your words and hugs of encouragement and joy for me. @dadcue in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406918/

I don’t know the exit plan for the Kevzara ... Kevzara arrives monthly from Pharmacy

Discussion: Relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

I will defer to people who have actually taken Kevzara. I'm on a similar biologic called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181034/

to people who have actually taken Kevzara ... is similar in the sense that both Kevzara

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

I too had morning pain until I switched my dosage to the night instead of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040231/

I have also just started Kevzara (3 ... taper off completely with the help of Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Hello @shannaam -- in regard to your comment below "My doctor has said very little as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958267/

in USA an anti-IL6-receptor drug KEVZARA ... connect with PMR patients who are taking Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I am in kevzara since May 2025 not feeling much of a change they say it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355269/

I am in kevzara since May 2025 not feeling

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

I’ve had it since June 2021. Started at 60mg in hospital to 40 etc, now down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036497/

Really trying to avoid another drug, Kevzara

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Actemra is prescribed for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) patients. Kevzara was just newly developed and is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950673/

Kevzara was just newly developed and

Discussion: ESR marker raising as I reduce prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

I was unable to get below 10 mg of prednisone after a year on it. Now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265544/

Now, 4 months into Kevzara, I'm

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

I have been on 4mg of prednisone for a couple of weeks. Also, the kevzara injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132098/

Also, the kevzara injections too.

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Yes ... there are a couple of biosimilars to Actemra (tocilizumab). This is beneficial for people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280300/

Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR 2023 ... Kevzara isn't that new but newer ... There aren't any biosimilars to Kevzara ... Both Actemra and Kevzara are IL-6 blockers ... Kevzara is only approved for PMR.

Discussion: Exercise is so important

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Hello @leighton68, Welcome to Connect. Another member @marielynn, started another discussion and mentioned she was thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1478787/

Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara ... prednisone-for-over-a-year-along-with-kevzara-for-last

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 10 10:38am