Hi everyone, Someone recently posted a link to a recent clinical trial on alternative treatment for PMR to prednisolone. I can't find the link. Does anyone still have the link? Thanks so much.
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Recent research on alternative PMR treatment to prednisolone
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Avacopan was mentioned on the Vasculitis forum as an alternative to steroids. They were asking for people to report Prednisalone side effects. This was the first I had heard of this drug. You can still find it on that forum.
Was it this one?
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Yes it was. Thanks so much. I thought I had saved it. Much appreciated.
l’m following the progress of this & will update as & when l see anything……
I actually think l’ll pop this in the Info Section of FAQ’s
I have to say, I'm not sure i see rituximab as much of an improvement on pred!!!
Well Dr Mackie seemed happy enough to share it & it’s to be discussed at Journal Club & Prof Dasgupta says it’s hope for Relapsing PMR Patients…..
Are you talking about Kevzara? healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...
At least they keep trying. Sorry for the red herring.