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Repatha for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews (Page 4)

Reviews for Repatha

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • EZK...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 31, 2020

"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

"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."

2 / 10
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  • Nei...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 16, 2019

"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."

1 / 10
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  • hr1...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 22, 2020

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Lad...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 18, 2018

"Only took 12 doses and couldn’t move. Extreme fatigue and lethargy, back pain, and horrible leg cramps. Doctor has stopped for now."

4 / 10
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  • Okt...
  • August 27, 2017

"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."

2 / 10
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  • Ric...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 13, 2024

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Pja...
  • July 30, 2019

"I have been on Repatha for 14 months with absolutely no side effects and an incredible decrease in cholesterol. Game changer."

10 / 10
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  • Luc...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 11, 2020

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Ger...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 23, 2024

"Raised blood pressure, raised sugar levels, and headaches, blurred vision."

8 / 10
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  • did...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 1, 2024

"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."

7 / 10
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  • Eri...
  • March 28, 2017

"Bad cholesterol at 48 (about 156). Total cholesterol at 148 and good cholesterol at 66 after 5 months with statins. It's amazing."

10 / 10
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  • Niz...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 13, 2023

"My cholesterol has become normal. I only have back pain as a side effect."

9 / 10
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  • Rea...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 30, 2024

"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"

5 / 10
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  • Mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 25, 2023

"I reacted badly to Repatha. I was very ill for 3 days."

1 / 10
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  • MJG...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 21, 2022

"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."

10 / 10
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  • Mik...
  • December 25, 2021

"After a heart attack, finally got on Repatha. Total cholesterol is below 100. Life changer in my life."

10 / 10
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  • Der...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 8, 2023

"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."

3 / 10
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  • Dav...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 15, 2020

"This drug has helped me a lot. My LDL was down to 22."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 4, 2023

"The cholesterol is controlled, but I feel swelling in my feet."

8 / 10
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  • Tom...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 13, 2025

"It helped a lot, but side effects are too heavy even after several months, so I stopped."

2 / 10
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