Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Repatha
Reviews for Evolocumab
- She...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 22, 2023
Evolocumab "Extreme Dizziness Blurry vision Very low blood pressure Extreme Fatigue Cold ankles and feet Pain in right leg like buzzing and some cramps In the first two times taking it. An adjustment to my BP meds, diuretic, and ALL the symptoms went away. Looking forward to great results my next blood test saying my cholesterol is in a great range! BTW I take 140mg/ml injections once every 2 weeks. Very easy process."
- Nol...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 8, 2019
Evolocumab "Repatha caused me to get “drug-induced lupus,” so my life is forever changed and for the worse. I can only find one other person who had this reaction, but beware, it is possible."
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- EZK...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 31, 2020
Evolocumab "I have been on Repatha for 5 years, my cholesterol is great, and I have had no side effects."
- Ray...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 11, 2017
Evolocumab "After taking the 2nd shot, I started having back pain, pain in my knees and hands. I can't take statins for the same reasons. I was hoping this was the drug without the pain."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Nei...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 16, 2019
Evolocumab "POISON. Flu syndrome immediately after one injection, followed by 8 months of muscle pain, cramps, and tightness, mostly in legs. Fatigue as well. No help from baclofen, diazepam, OTC pain meds."
- hr1...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 22, 2020
Evolocumab "I've been on the drug for 3 months, and it's been brilliant. No side effects and no issues. Just waiting for my first results back and hoping it has a big impact."
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- Lad...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 18, 2018
Evolocumab "Only took 12 doses and couldn’t move. Extreme fatigue and lethargy, back pain, and horrible leg cramps. Doctor has stopped for now."
- Okt...
- August 27, 2017
Evolocumab "Took my 3rd fortnightly shot, and I will not take any more. The side effects are getting worse: back ache, muscle ache, runny nose, feel like I'm run down with a cold."
- Ric...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 13, 2024
Evolocumab "Immediate reduction in cholesterol from 366 to 93 in two months. Statins did not work and caused side effects. Very easy to inject with no pain. I love Repatha."
- Pja...
- July 30, 2019
Evolocumab "I have been on Repatha for 14 months with absolutely no side effects and an incredible decrease in cholesterol. Game changer."
- Luc...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 11, 2020
Evolocumab "Since I am taking Repatha, my cholesterol dropped from 380 to 162 in the first 90 days, been on for six months, with no side effects. One time, little bruise on the injection site."
- Ger...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2024
Evolocumab "Raised blood pressure, raised sugar levels, and headaches, blurred vision."
- did...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 1, 2024
Evolocumab "Seems to be reducing my cholesterol. Constant runny nose is the only side effect. Very expensive so not sure I can afford to continue into retirement."
- Eri...
- March 28, 2017
Evolocumab "Bad cholesterol at 48 (about 156). Total cholesterol at 148 and good cholesterol at 66 after 5 months with statins. It's amazing."
- Niz...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 13, 2023
Evolocumab "My cholesterol has become normal. I only have back pain as a side effect."
- Rea...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 30, 2024
Evolocumab "Muscle joint pain, Rheumatoid arthritis present, not sure if this medication is making it worse or causing independent pain. Unable to take statins due to muscle pain"
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 25, 2023
Evolocumab "I reacted badly to Repatha. I was very ill for 3 days."
- MJG...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 21, 2022
Evolocumab "I have been on Repatha for 2 years, and my TC has dropped over 300 points. With no side effects. Easy injection every other week."
- Mik...
- December 25, 2021
Evolocumab "After a heart attack, finally got on Repatha. Total cholesterol is below 100. Life changer in my life."
- Der...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 8, 2023
Evolocumab "Only been on it a week but aching from head to foot already and feeling very cold. I will update this once I have completed a month and had my blood test."
- Dav...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 15, 2020
Evolocumab "This drug has helped me a lot. My LDL was down to 22."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 4, 2023
Evolocumab "The cholesterol is controlled, but I feel swelling in my feet."
- Swe...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 5, 2016
"Flu, kidney infection, muscle aches."
- Swe...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 1, 2016
"Good progress with a lot of side effects."
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"I have had several heart attacks. Two open heart procedures with a total of nine CABGs/by-passes and five stents. Have been given three different statins with various physical side effects, and none of which reduced my total cholesterol below 270. Less than six months after using my Repatha SureClick, my cholesterol was reduced to 170. This is my second year of using this amazing drug. Within three days, I had a full lipid panel. My total cholesterol stands at 163. LDL is down and HDL is up. To me and my family, this has been a miracle drug."