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My rheumatologist seemed to feel that Kevzara and Actemra were similar and that it did not...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858933/
rheumatologist seemed to feel that Kevzara ... My guess is that the Kevzara side effects ... are far less than Prednisone; Kevzara
Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 12, 2023
Hello @hopeinal, I don't have any experience with Kevzara but there are quite a few comments...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089208/
don't have any experience with Kevzara ... search=Kevzara%20side%20effects. ... seen it: -- Side Effects of Kevzara ... ://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/kevzara-side-effects ... Have you discussed the side effects
Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 18 1:10pm
Low WBC is a known side affect of Kevzara. I was on Kevzara from October 23...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087042/
Low WBC is a known side affect of Kevzara ... I was on Kevzara from October 23 until ... Loved Kevzara but had to come off.
Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 14 8:16pm
I've only been on Kevzara a month and I'm not aware of any side effects so...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089265/
I've only been on Kevzara a month ... and I'm not aware of any side effects ... My prednisone side effects were never
Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 18 2:40pm
Welcome to the forum. My rheumatologist would say you have a complicated set of conditions. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083256/
were primarily treating Prednisone side ... effects. ... Kevzara (sarilumab) is also an IL-6 ... PMR https://www.drugs.com/tips/kevzara-patient-tips ... #:~:text=Kevzara%20is%20a%20brand%20
Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 8 8:53pm
I had cortisone shot in right shoulder for PMR pain while tapering off prednisone, only helped...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093186/
Have been on Kevzara for two months ... Haven’t noticed any side effects from ... the Kevzara yet.
Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 24 10:13am
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 ... Tapering seems to affect hands or now ... leaves you vulnerable to an undesirable side ... effect - at least in my case.
Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: 1 day ago
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 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
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: 6 days ago
Don't expect an immediate change when starting Kevzara but try to be optimistic. Kevzara doesn't come...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079756/
an immediate change when starting Kevzara ... Kevzara doesn't come with any guarantees ... Good Luck ...your experience with Kevzara ... All my Prednisone related side effects
Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 2 7:31pm
I just started on Kevzara. I did my research on it including reading the report of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079733/
I just started on Kevzara. ... Yes, there is a rare side effect of ... been around very long and it does affect ... then did not seem to help and I had side ... off the MTX as soon as I started the Kevzara
Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 2 6:20pm
I agree with you about wanting to maximize function and accept some long term risk in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084784/
I have started Kevzara which has possible ... term if I feel good and am not having side ... effects.
Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 11 9:00am