I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that.
High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day
I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition
I have Asthma controlled with Albuterol-Budesonide inhaled through a nebulize twice a day.
My original Cardiologist of 40 years retired in March and am interviewing new doctors.
Cholesterol has been between 141 and 225 since 2017. VLDL 37mg Chol/HDL ratio 2.8
Have been taken off statins for many years now as it affects my Neuromuscular CMT disease.
What is the definitive answer. Should I or shouldn't I, given the potential side effects of Repatha?
Thank you, Mike S.
Should I take Repatha given the side effects?
Question posted by 47Santos47 on 25 May 2022
Last updated on 27 May 2022 by malakeet
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I am extremely sensitive to side effects and Repatha has caused ZERO side effects for me, not to mention that it is the only drug that manages my cholesterol. I have FH, so my horrible lipid panel is due to genetics, not diet. Statins didn't work and gave me horrible side effects. The pharmaceutical company can give you a discount card to use at the pharmacy. Repatha costs me $5! I highly recommend you try it. You should be able to get samples from your GP or cardiologist. Wishing you good health!
Why would you need Repatha then? I had horrible side effects, I’m 67 and my cholesterol was 496. I could not take statins and used Repatha one year. Also, it is very expensive! Average 400-600 a month! I’m on Livalo now with no pain and total cholesterol was 186 last test. Good luck. It took me 28 years to find something that helped. I also have asthma, and high BP controlled. I have severe tibial artery disease from plaque but managing pain through doctors at University of Utah and feel better than I have in years.
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