Repatha for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Repatha
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 7, 2018
"Had LAD (left anterior descending artery) stent because of 80% blockage. I was on a statin but not lowering LDL enough, LDL was at 120. After 2 injections of Repatha, LDL was at 33 with no significant side effects, runny nose occasionally."
- The...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 13, 2021
"Wouldn't recommend using Repatha if you suffer from bile salt malabsorption and also take the drug to treat that called Colesevelam. There seems to be some interaction, which causes serious stomach cramps, general feelings of weakness, and brain fog. Effects last around 10 days but start all over again with a new injection. I continued for 6 injections (12 weeks) and had to stop."
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- Dru...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 3, 2025
"Rash in the temple area around the right ear, small causes stomach to flem up with certain oils, foods have to vomit clear flem out to allow the swallowing of evening food (not every day), positive effects good blood tests, better circulation, better eyesight the swallowing problem can be bad, if the cost gets stupid I'm out, back pain is much lower than other drugs, statins."
- Pau...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 6, 2025
"My doctor originally prescribed it hoping it would help lower my lipoprotein A score. It has not done that - my score is still high. It has lowered my LDL (bad cholesterol). It does hurt moderately during the injection, but the pain only lasts a few seconds. My doctor said I should let it return to room temperature for 30-45 minutes before injection. Still hurts moderately. But I can live with it."
- Joe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 16, 2023
"I have just started taking Repatha because Lipitor causes joint pain for me. I have now had my second dose. I will get my lipids checked in 2 weeks and then take 2 more doses of Repatha and then check my lipids again after 2 months. As long as my lipids stay very good, then I will continue with Repatha. I have had no side effects from the drug. It's not as easy to take as Ozempic, but it's okay. I just inject the medication into my leg. I would rather inject in the side of my stomach like Ozempic, but it will not fire because the surface is not firm enough."
- jbo...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 30, 2024
"45 male. I was taking atorvastatin for my cholesterol and I currently am predisposed to have high lipoprotein a. Atorvastatin worked really well. Brought down my LDL and lowered my triglycerides, including a small increase in my HDL. Overall, I was really happy with my statin and didn't have any side effects after persisting on it for a few months, but I did have a little bit of foggy brain issues initially. Unfortunately, the statin increased my LPA, but my doctor was responsive to my idea of getting on Repatha in order to lower my LPA. I've been on Repatha now for 6 months. I haven't had any side effects and I'm also on half as much atorvastatin. Basically, it's 20 mg a day plus my twice-a-month injection of Repatha. Anyways, long story short, it all seems to be working great. Repatha has worked well to lower my LPA and get all my other biomarkers in line. I have to say I feel really good. I work under the barbell doing squats and presses, regular cardio, and everything is looking good."
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- Jim...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 7, 2025
"I have heart failure with rapid AF. My cholesterol overall has been high forever. Bad cholesterol level always high. I take two statins and now Repatha. After three months of taking original statins, my cholesterol levels have dropped to 2.5 and bad levels are hard to measure. I am 58 with multiple medical problems. Now I have one win."
- jja...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 15, 2024
"It is excellent. I read these previous reviews from older people. I am one, and I think they need to address their other issues. Dig deep. You are older, and you (and I) have multiple conditions going on."
- Ano...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 22, 2025
"Been on this drug for about a year and experienced trouble breathing and a lot of mucus production. It lowered my cholesterol but strong side effects with each injection."
- hea...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 15, 2019
"My skin has been itching for 8 months. Thought it was nerves. Scalp and nose and ears and eyes all itch. I can't live like this. Plus, sore throat and chills after every shot."
- AMS...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 15, 2019
"Now I am experiencing flu-type symptoms and a 101.3 temp, three weeks after taking my one and only Repatha injection."
- BJG...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 29, 2025
"I have used Repatha for about 3 years with no side effects. It has consistently kept my LDL between 19 and 22. Giving myself an injection every 2 weeks is a nuisance but well worth the benefits."
- lin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 14, 2025
"I have no side effects, but it is expensive. Easy to use. I do it twice a month. I hope I don't have to be on it for the rest of my life."
- Rob...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 26, 2024
"I am sleepy and fatigue easily. Could Repatha be a cause?"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2022
"Don’t do it. The once-a-month one is probably the most painful thing I ever had to do."
- Mar...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 22, 2024
"Very easy to use injection pen, no side effects, no body aches or pains."
- Lau...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 24, 2023
"I experienced nervousness, dizziness, and excessive sinus drainage. I will be asking for a change back to oral medication."
- Reg...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 3, 2018
"My LDL dropped to 62. I haven't seen this number in as long as I can remember. What a relief."
- Tom...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 8, 2024
"I have used for the last 6 months, but for the last 3-4 shots, I have experienced itchiness on the area where I have injected the shots."
- Dsa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 18, 2023
"After two injections, my cholesterol dropped 30 points in three weeks. No side effects."
- Ste...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 20, 2023
"So far, I have minimal side effects. A little tired the day of the injection, some stomach upset, and itchy skin. Nothing serious."
- Phi...
- February 3, 2025
"Easy to use, Repatha also brought my cholesterol down 100 points."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 13, 2025
"I feel fatigue after taking it. I also have lower back pain. The question below (on the effectiveness) is not applicable yet because I have not yet had a new cholesterol test."
- Lor...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 10, 2025
"Best medicine I have ever taken. My health has improved. Side effects not anything noticeable. Super easy to inject."
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"I cannot tolerate statins, and unfortunately, I have also found this to be true for Repatha. I took Repatha for two months, and during that time, I ended up barely able to move my legs. The negative symptoms started around six weeks into the treatment. I have stopped taking the drug for about two weeks now, but I still experience residual effects. While my legs feel fine when I'm sitting, they quickly become sore when I start to move. At times, I also feel a little dizzy when I stand up, and my balance and movement are not as good as they were before I took the drug."