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I knew you’d have intel :) I’ve just been hearing about the skinny side effect profile...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995560/
just been hearing about the skinny side ... effect profile for these new drug entries ... I can’t say I’m beset with side effects ... when I saw the question of whether Kevzara
Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 11 11:32am
I'm been on the same combination for 5 months and am not able to go lower...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003708/
my last appointment he brought up Kevzara ... as being the next option if labs or side ... effects aren't good.
Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 25 3:56pm
You got this. I agree with Linda. You have been on prednisone for 2 years so...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087221/
Looks like the Kevzara has worked just ... the side effects. ... He is on it full time with no side effects
Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 15 8:42am
I'm more partial to Actemra (tocilizumab) but Kevzara would likely be equally as effective for me....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112155/
partial to Actemra (tocilizumab) but Kevzara ... were being used to treat Prednisone side ... effects. ... medications have been added for Actemra side ... effects.
Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 26 9:48am
I was on ACTEMRA for 2 years with no side effects . It seemed to help...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139724/
was on ACTEMRA for 2 years with no side ... effects . ... Does anyone know if Kevzara is approved
Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 11 6:04am
I agree with Dadcue. Its great that Kevzara works. I think it should be tried as...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141882/
Its great that Kevzara works. ... even being on low dose has eventual side ... effects. 5mg is about your taper wall
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 15 10:23am
I have been on prednisone for 3 years. After the first year at higher doses, from...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137289/
After I started Kevzara 4 months ago ... caused some bad changes in labs plus side ... effects. ... So far so good on Kevzara but I haven
Discussion: Effects of Prednisone on Eyes
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 6 10:58am
I do feel better but have only been on Kevzara for 2 weeks. My rheumatologist said...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080667/
feel better but have only been on Kevzara ... will take at least 2 weeks to feel an effect ... labs done to see if I have any of the side ... effects that show up in labs like high
Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 4 11:09am
They ordered the biopsy and I did not have GCA. I was put on prednisone 20...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099650/
now, a trial of methotrexate and now Kevzara ... I feel pretty good and if the Kevzara ... I have minimal prednisone side effects ... , will wait to see what the Kevzara
Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 5 10:11am
Methotrexate is used to help prevent inflammation while trying to taper off prednisone. The idea if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094212/
Those side effects are particularly ... Then newer biologics like Kevzara and ... They may all have side effects.
Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25 8:36pm
I don't have any experience with Kevzara but I have been on Actemra (tocilizumab) since January...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053066/
don't have any experience with Kevzara ... Kevzara and Actemra are in the same ... effects. ... My side effects from prednisone were ... much worse than any side effect I have
Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 18 11:00am
I have been on Kevzara since last October. It helped me immediately and I was able...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118415/
I have been on Kevzara since last October ... Doc says I will be on Kevzara for a ... The only side effect I have had is cellulitis ... I stayed off Kevzara while I was on ... It appears it has affected my immune
Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 5 2:28pm
I was one of the first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara. I was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141984/
first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara ... BUT, one of the known side effects is
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 15 12:37pm