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Alirocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Praluent

Reviews for Alirocumab

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 22, 2021

Alirocumab "After a year of therapy, the results are outstanding! I had no way of reducing my LDL and raising my HDL cholesterol, even though I was able to bring down the overall cholesterol with statins. This worked precisely where I needed help. Since I have been a previous MI patient, it was double important for my saving."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 16, 2021

Alirocumab "After almost 35 years of taking statins, I can no longer tolerate the joint and muscle pain. I used Praluent 75 mg for 2 months, but my numbers did not come down to acceptable levels. I have taken 3 injections of 150 mg and noticed the following: 1 week after the 1st dose, I started to experience muscle twitches that went away after a few days. I would also wake up with my heart racing, which I thought was weird since I hadn’t gotten out of bed yet. One week after the second dose, I went to the ER with something that felt like muscle spasms in my heart (diagnosed premature atrial contractions). It lasted several hours but went away. Three days after my third dose, I woke up with heart palpitations that are still going at 3:00 pm, which is where I am now. After reading that others have had severe palpitations, I will discuss discontinuing with my doctor and either stop or reduce my dosage."

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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 22, 2021

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 40 mg daily of rosuvastatin."

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 6, 2023

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 effects other than a little soreness at the injection site that goes away in a couple of 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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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 10, 2021

Alirocumab "Excellent. Started on 75 mg every 14 days for 3 months, lowered LDL-C 86 points. Now on 150 mg 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."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 20, 2019

"I have high 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 been in and out of the doctor's 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 about it or how bad its side effects can be."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 23, 2023

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."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 31, 2018

Alirocumab "Just about to take my third injection of Praluent, but from day one, I have had diarrhea and an upset stomach... anyone else had these symptoms?"

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 1, 2020

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."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 10, 2023

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."

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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 21, 2017

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."

9 / 10
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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 25, 2023

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."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 18, 2018

Alirocumab "Now my numbers are perfect. This is a silver bullet for me after one year on the drug. Cholesterol is perfect, and my blood pressure is normal. It is a life saver."

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  • Lis...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 21, 2023

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."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 4, 2018

Alirocumab "My total cholesterol dropped from 206 to 109 after 3 shots. No side effects, however, the doctor still has me taking Crestor 40 mg and Zetia 10 mg. Anyone else on both drugs."

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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 17, 2023

Alirocumab "Easiest drug I've ever used to help with high cholesterol"

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 25, 2023

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."

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  • April 20, 2023

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."

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  • March 5, 2022

Alirocumab "Rare but previously reported occurrence of thrombocytopenia occurred. Lowered lipid panel drastically."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 21, 2023

Alirocumab "My HDL levels decreased from 3.5 to 0.5 immediately. I have had no anginal symptoms since commencing."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 12, 2023

Alirocumab "I've completed four injections so far. No adverse effects other than weight gain."

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