Evolocumab and Muscle Pain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2024

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol "My triglycerides are on the high-ish side. At first, my PA put me on a statin, but I couldn't tolerate it (muscle pain). So, he prescribed Repatha, which I've been taking off and on (there've been times I've had problems getting my prescription filled) for about a year now. So far, at least, I've had ZERO side effects from it. As for my cholesterol? Well, I'll just have to wait and see how well it's working (or not working); as of this writing, I haven't yet gotten my blood work results."

• Azi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2021

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol "I have been taking Repatha for almost one year. My LDL got lowered a lot, but I gained weight, and it is so disturbing to me. I am getting depressed because I am becoming bigger and bigger, and never in my 65 years of life have I gained weight. I have gained 12 pounds. Now I have decided to take only half injections. Wonder if that will help me? I can't take Crestor as it gets such painful muscle pain. I have no idea what to do."

• dog...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2016

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous "Fatigue, headaches, muscle aches."

• DJW...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2025

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol "While this drug does what it is supposed to do, lower cholesterol, the side effects were unbearable. Back pain, shortness of breath, headache, muscle pain, severe fatigue."

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

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "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."

• Okt...
• August 27, 2017

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 19, 2023

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol "Symptoms I experienced included a slow or fast heartbeat, muscle pain, and weakness, blurred vision, difficulty breathing, chest pain, numbness, and sudden episodes of a fast heartbeat."

• Mik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2025

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Extreme fatigue, some body aches, and muscle pains. Runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and sneezing."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2016

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Flu, kidney infection, muscle aches."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2024

Evolocumab for High Cholesterol "Thank heaven for such an alternative to the oral statins, which caused me severe muscle pain. I have been taking this medication for 6 months with no noted side effects."