Evolocumab and Back Pain: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2024

For High Cholesterol "Having lots of the side effects: dry mouth, runny nose, sore throat like a cold, ears, dizzy, leg pain, fainting. Diarrhea, headache, backache."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2025

For High Cholesterol "I have experienced back pain. I'm really tired today and have brain fog. Doctor just changed the dose to a higher one. My hair has been falling out by handfuls since I started Repatha."

• ray...
• April 22, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Repatha lowered my cholesterol by 100 points within a week. However, I have back pain, UTI, high A1C, blurred vision, insomnia, sore throat, and weakness (can barely walk 3 blocks). Not worth it."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Having a consistent runny nose and blisters on the lining of my nose. A lot of joint and back pain since starting the medication."

• bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2023

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking Repatha once every 3 weeks for 6 months. At first, I had severe back pain, but now the side effects are the same as a cold for a few days. It has definitely reduced my numbers."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2025

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Took first dose on Saturday, and by Monday, I had flu-like symptoms and back pain. I read the side effects, and these seem to be normal. Hoping it goes away soon."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2023

For High Cholesterol "I have experienced hot flashes, knee soreness, back pain, cold-like symptoms, and allergies. Hard on my immune system."