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I am about to start Kevzara too. I am so hopeful that it will work for...
I am about to start Kevzara too. ... that it will work for me and that the side ... effects will be minimal. ... prednisone were you on when you started Kevzara
I just took my first dose of Kevzara after taking methotextrate and having horrible side effects....
I just took my first dose of Kevzara ... methotextrate and having horrible side ... effects. ... taking I am experiencing some painful side ... effects but hopefully only temporary
Posted: Sep 29, 2023
I was diagnosed with PMR about 17 years ago. I took prednisone for 13 out of...
effects that prednisone caused. ... effects from Actemra. ... There are potential side effects. ... I think the side effect profile for ... side effects from long term prednisone
I was diagnosed with PMR in 2007. I was on moderately high doses of prednisone for...
don't seem to have any serious side ... medications used to treat prednisone side ... effects. ... being on Actemra but side effects are ... don't have any experience with Kevzara
Hi, I too developed a lot of severe side effects on prednisone. And then there was...
I too developed a lot of severe side ... effects on prednisone. ... prednisone but after about the third Kevzara ... especially in my case when prednisone side ... effects where as bad, if not worse
How is it going with Kevzara? I am self-injecting weekly with Actemra, which is also a...
How is it going with Kevzara? ... "biologic" with a similar effect ... Actemra has been very effective in reducing ... The only side effect I have noticed
Posted: Jul 14, 2023
I am new to PMR. I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara, which my...
I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara ... far but of course am worried about side ... effects of the drugs, and also adjusting
That was hope my rheumatologist gave me too about Actemra. That was before Kevzara was FDA...
That was before Kevzara was FDA approved ... stopped if it didn't work or the side ... effects were too severe. ... medications to treat prednisone related side ... effects.
Posted: Jun 28, 2023
It is incredible how often people can't seem to decrease their prednisone dose below +/- 7...
adrenal insufficiency which is a known side ... effect of long term prednisone use ... I hope you have good luck with Kevzara
Posted: Jun 16, 2023
Hi @sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara and really don’t have any thoughts yet. I...
sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara ... every 2 weeks so I’m just hopeful that side ... effect free change is coming!
Posted: Jun 6, 2023
I received Actemra for PMR 4 years ago.. Actemra was requested and approved. Actemra works very...
I have had minimal side effects and ... leflunomide were tried and were either not effective ... This other biologic is called Kevzara ... It might be easier to get Kevzara prescribed
I have an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis with uveitis diagnosed in my early 30's. I'm now 68...
I haven't had any significant side ... effects from Actemra but that doesn ... times but not because of infections or side ... effects. ... However, Kevzara is now approved for
I personally haven't had any serious side effects during my 6 years of taking Actemra. I...
personally haven't had any serious side ... effects during my 6 years of taking ... and Kevzara. ... effects relative to prednisone side ... effects.
Discussion: Actrema advice
Posted: Mar 25 9:28am
I was one of the first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara. I was...
first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara ... BUT, one of the known side effects is
Discussion: Kevzara
Posted: Sep 15, 2024
I just started KEVZARA yesterday and thankfully no side effects so far! My question is how...
I just started KEVZARA yesterday and ... thankfully no side effects so far! ... question is how do you know when the KEVZARA ... I am so hopeful KEVZARA will help me
Discussion: Kevzara
Posted: Feb 12 8:15pm