Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Repatha
Reviews for Evolocumab
- Bre...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 15, 2025
"No obvious side effects that were not already present. 420 mg/monthly injections recently changed to 3 x 140 mg injections monthly (administered all 3 within 1/2 hour) as 420 mg injections discontinued. Good results with LDL coming down to 1.4, but HDL was down to 0.75, which is considered low, with 1.0 being considered the lowest acceptable levels. Have recently gone to 1 x 140 mg injections/fortnight. Blood test in approx 1 month to see results. Hoping HDL level rises. Diagnosis of Familial Hypocholesterolemia by endocrinologist or immediate family member having such diagnosis allows access to AU PBS prescription under Medicare."
- DRC...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 14, 2023
Evolocumab "Amazing medication that has helped drop my APO B cholesterol level to 36. Extraordinary results with no noticeable side effects. Previously placed LAD stent and now LDL down from 170 to 35 on combination therapy. Easy as can be to administer. Do not fear the injection as it is barely detectable."
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- Spa...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 26, 2023
"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."
- 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."
- 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."
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- 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."
- 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."
- Tom...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 13, 2025
Evolocumab "It helped a lot, but side effects are too heavy even after several months, so I stopped."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- Mik...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 28, 2025
Evolocumab "Extreme fatigue, some body aches, and muscle pains. Runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and sneezing."
- Ger...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2024
Evolocumab "Raised blood pressure, raised sugar levels, and headaches, blurred vision."
- eil...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 2, 2025
Evolocumab "On my second injection, I did get a bruise, but soon went away. But on the 10th day of that injection, I started to feel cold/flu-like symptoms, dizziness, and fatigue."
- 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."
- 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."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 25, 2023
Evolocumab "I reacted badly to Repatha. I was very ill for 3 days."
- 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"
- 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."
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Evolocumab "Repatha has been great for me. Been taking for a year and a half now with no noticeable side effects that I am aware of. My LDL has dropped significantly. I have reduced my statin dosage, which was causing side effects. I have a lot of family heart issues, therefore, this medicine was quite appealing to me when first suggested."