Glucocorticoid Dosages and Acute‐Phase Reactant Levels at Giant Cell Arteritis Flare in a Randomized Trial of Tocilizumab

Abstract

Most GCA flares occurred while patients were still receiving prednisone. Acute-phase reactant levels were not reliable indicators of flare in patients treated with TCZ plus prednisone or with prednisone alone. The addition of TCZ to prednisone facilitates earlier GCA control.