Alirocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Praluent
Alirocumab has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous. 52% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Alirocumab
- Mar
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 22, 2021
Praluent (alirocumab) "Praluent has drastically reduced my LDL. I have been taking it for several years. I have had no side effects. This is the first drug that has reduced my LDL so much. I still take 40mg. daily of rosuvastatin."
- 1...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 6, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "I started using Praluent about a year ago. I was on statins for years (due to Familial high cholesterol) before they started giving me bad muscle pain and I had a hive reaction to Repatha. I am a 62 year old female 5' 7" 155 lbs, fairly active with yard work and walk daily. I eat mostly healthy. Praluent has given me very good results and I have not had any side affects other than a little soreness at the injection site that goes away in a couple hours. I was surprised at all the negative reviews, but I think people are more prone to write reviews when things don't go well as opposed to when things go well. Praluent has been a good solution for me so far and I still try to do my part with diet and exercise."
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- KLD
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 10, 2021
Praluent (alirocumab) "Excellent started on 75mg every 14 day for 3 months lowered LDL-C 86 points. Now on 150mg every 14 days. Will take next blood tests after 3 months. So far I have only noticed a little stuffy nose. This is doing wonderful for me"
- Psam
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 20, 2019
"I have high familiarity cholesterol with high LPA genetic gene. I am unable to take statins due to severe side effects; my cardiologist suggested alirocumab. My first injection was on 4/23 and since then my life has been turned upside down. I have in and out of the doctors office due to severe constipation with stomach pain; blood particles found in my stomach; body aches and pains; severe nausea and throwing up; acid reflux; diarrhea; brain fog including fainting. This was all after one dose of alirocumab I caution anyone considering this drug to do your own research. Unfortunately; in my opinion the doctors who prescribe this drug do not know enough it or how bad it’s side effects can be."
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- Carol...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 23, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "I am 66 years old and in good health and physically active. My LDL has decreased from 188 to 75 after 4 doses of 75 mg each time. I have had some muscle aches that are minor after the shot -for about 4 days. I tried Repatha and had horrible side effects I asked my doctor if I could try the lower dose of Praluent and so far it’s worked out."
- Suzy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 31, 2018
Praluent (alirocumab) "Just about to take my third injection of Praluent but from day one I have had diarrhoea and upset stomach...anyone else had these symptoms?"
- EnvyC
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 1, 2020
Praluent (alirocumab) "I had a great experience with praluent. I was able to get the following results BEFORE Total 334 LDL 227 Tri 120 AFTER Total 184 LDL 75 tri 55 No side effects at all"
- Penny
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 10, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "Severe muscle cramps that were eased but not erased by 400 mg of CoQ10. Increased issues with high blood sugars after eating. Headaches. Heart palpitations."
- steve
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- October 18, 2018
Praluent (alirocumab) "Now my numbers are perfect. This is a silver bullet for me after one year on drug, Cholesterol is perfect, my blood pressure is normal. It is a life saver."
- BELGIAN...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 21, 2017
Praluent (alirocumab) "BAD CHOLESTEROL went down from 380 to 145. Before with other drugs no results after years and problems with erection. Erections are back now. No side effects really."
- mikeo
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 25, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "Lowered my cholesterol to acceptable levels. I was not able to do this with statins and diet. I had some side effects which include sleeplessness, itchy legs, night sweats, and chest tightness."
- Ski
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 4, 2018
Praluent (alirocumab) "My total cholesterol dropped from 206 to 109 after 3 shots. No side affects however dr still has me taking Crestor 40mg and zetia 10 mg. Anyone else on both drugs."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 17, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "Easiest drug I've ever used to help with high cholesterol"
- K Hi
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 25, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "The medicine is definitely working. Lowest HDL, LDL and bad cholesterol. But, it is hard to administer. Don't know if there is a trick to administer."
- Lisa
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 21, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "This medication has done wonders to lower my bad cholesterol and triglycerides. I have had no side effects. It is very easy to use."
- Male
- March 5, 2022
Praluent (alirocumab) "Rare but previously reported occurrence of thrombocytopenia occurred. Lowered lipid panel drastically"
- not...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 21, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "My HDL levels decreased from 3.5 to .5 immediately. I have had no anginal symptoms since commencing."
- Carol...
- April 20, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "I have been on it for three months and I am taking the lowest dosage. My LDL level has gone from 158 to 70. I had some muscle aches from the first three injections but nothing since."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2023
Praluent (alirocumab) "I've completed four injections so far. No adverse effects other than weight gain."
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Praluent (alirocumab) "I am a 56-year-old man with familial hypercholesterolemia. I had an MI of my LADCA at 46 and have had several stents and three Coronary Arterial grafts. Despite over 10 years of 80 mg Atorvastatin daily, my LDLs were not lowering sufficiently even with a low cholesterol diet. I have been taking Praluent for 5 months now, and the reactions are worsening with every dose. I am at work now typing this. I initially looked at the side effects 3-4 hours after my initial dose as my muscles were twitching and crampy. Now I'm looking for verification of the severe Musculoskeletal pain, and arthritis-like symptoms in my hands. I generally experience 3-4 days of feeling terrible when I take my dose, but the severity of the symptoms over that time has increased noticeably. I am lethargic and weak as well as the above symptoms. I have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow and will definitely be discussing this with him even though it was prescribed by my Cardiologist."