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

• Pra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2021

"75 ml Praluent injections since August reduced from 240 to 144 mg/dL. The FDA approved it for use in hypercholesterolemia patients in April 2021. Then I helped lift a heavy furniture box with my son, stood on a tall ladder, and days later developed intractable pain in my lower back radiating to my left leg, which is common in an injury that pinches the sciatic nerve ('sciatica'). Normally, an NSAID pain reliever would have provided relief, but I just underwent TAVR in early August (and started taking Praluent before that, and Eliquis several years before the surgery was needed), I could not take the NSAID drug I usually took. The pain escalated, and my GP prescribed prednisone, which helped with what was becoming two new rotator cuff injuries on my arms from using a cane instead of a walker or wheelchair. But the prednisone did nothing for the back pain, and by the way, is also incompatible with Praluent, which I have discontinued for now."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• KLD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2021

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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?"

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

• mik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2023

"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."

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

"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."

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

"This medication has done wonders to lower my bad cholesterol and triglycerides. I have had no side effects. It is very easy to use."

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

"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."

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

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

• K H...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2023

"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."

• Car...
• April 20, 2023

"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."

• Mal...
• March 5, 2022

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

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 21, 2023

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

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

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