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I just wanted to suggest that finding a "stable dose" of prednisone that works was more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942471/

However, another biologic called Kevzara ... Actemra and Kevzara are similar biologics ... //www.drugs.com/compare/actemra-vs-kevzara

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I’m 58, with no other known issues except PMR. About 18 months ago I started experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313117/

With the benefit of Kevzara, I’m now

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:26am

I started Kevzara Dec 16th for PMR prednisone tapering. I quit March 1st due to side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043056/

I started Kevzara Dec 16th for PMR prednisone

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Hi nyxygirl. Thanks for the all the great info! It's amazing that you've been able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950985/

I haven't heard of Kevzara, but

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

This is good to know that the cap is working. I have part D with Aetna....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299446/

Part D plan in my county would cover Kevzara

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7 10:40pm

Kevzara wasn't available for PMR when my rheumatologist wanted me to try a biologic for "refractory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019670/

Kevzara wasn't available for PMR ... Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR in ... Actemra and Kevzara have similar risk

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Figuring out what foods to eat and avoid with PMR drives me crazy. I have for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192952/

Then Kevzara elevated my cholesterol

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Yes, Therese. I did. It was inconclusive for GCA but did find minimal Rt. Carotid occlusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176786/

Didn’t do well on methotrexate or Kevzara

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Hi again dad. What an experience you have had! I have a endocrinologist who is watching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175233/

didn't tolerate methotrexate or Kevzara

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 17, 2024

@nyxygirl My rheumatologist referenced the GiACTA study for GCA when he requested ACTEMRA (tocilizumab) for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872386/

another IL-6 receptor blocker similar to KEVZARA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hello @deborah57, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @nancy53 and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028566/

search=methylprednisolone --- KevZara ... search=KevZara Have you done any

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Pmr is such a dilemma. In my 6th year. Original dose was 20mg. Easily got below...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096673/

Hydroxychloroquine and Kevzara were ... Insurance will be an obstacle for Kevzara

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Here are some of the problems I have heard. Just my opinion. MTX is drug that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128350/

Kevzara and Actemra.

Discussion: Methotrexate vs Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

I took methotrexate to try to reduce my prednisone dose. It worked for that as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082910/

I'm now taking Kevzara and prednisone

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I'm relatively new to these biologics so you have more experience than me. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045547/

I would have advocated for Kevzara or

Discussion: What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I'm not a doctor, but I also am confident I developed PMR after my 4th Covid-19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956461/

My rheumy now prescribed Kevzara injections

Discussion: Post PMR safety?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Actemra also has a boxed warning from the FDA and the wording is almost identical to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348154/

identical to the boxed warning for Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14 1:44pm

I personally don't think Actemra will work if Kevzara didn't work. That doesn't mean you shouldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180824/

don't think Actemra will work if Kevzara

Discussion: Start Actemra?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Initially after my first bout of Covid, 4 months later I woke up with terrible hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883181/

on prednisone and waiting to start Kevzara

Discussion: Any difficulty in diagnosis of PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

@lauras18 @sharonmc18 @sandiw77 could you tell us if any of you are on a Part D...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880264/

the Sanofi/Regeneron connection to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2023