Leqvio for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 2)

• pau...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 20, 2024

"Two shots so far. Both times, worse stiff toes and ankles, low back pain, stiff neck, and shoulders. First time, these resolved in about a week. Stiff toes and ankles never resolve completely along with numbness in feet as a result of taking statins. Deemed statin intolerant, which is why trying the Leqvio shot. Odd side effect both times is eye irritation that feels like a stye coming on but never develops. Doing blood work to see how results are with two shots and low-fat lifestyle (down 25 lbs, weigh now what I did in my 20s). It better help or not sure all this is worth it! (Recommend with the caveat of the above)"

• Gui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2024

"In 2022, I got my first Leqvio injection in the doctor's office. I loved the results, my HDL cholesterol went to normal for a long period of time. This is the only medicine my body tolerated without any secondary effects. I beg my doctors to please get me back on, they prescribe, but insurance declined, subject to a letter of necessity, but that fails to fulfill the purpose. The doctor's office claims they did submit insurance claims, they never got it. I still need this injection. I have conventional Medicare Part B and D."

• jeg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2025

"Hives and hand numbness approximately 2.5 weeks after the second shot -- in the arm that received the shot. Severe body aches gradually faded after the first shot in about 4 to 5 weeks. I am not far enough along from the second shot to know if/when the body aches will fade."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2025

"My experience with Leqvio has been very good. My cholesterol went from 140 LDL to 50 LDL after the second shot. The shot was relatively painless, less than the flu shot. No side effects. I am a 61-year-old man who feels relieved not to have to take a statin every day."

• rev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2024

"The Leqvio injection was a brief stop at the cardiologist's office. Typical, brief shot in the back of the arm. Easy. They held me there for ~15 minutes to ensure no injection symptoms. The nurse administering the injection did it very well. No pain or discomfort. I don't have serum numbers yet so I am unable to speak to the effectiveness, but I wish all my meds could be this easy."

• cla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2025

"I was unable to use statins because of serious, severe side effects. I have had 2 injections so far and have had zero side effects. Leqvio has lowered my cholesterol levels to normal with the 2 injections! I will be continuing with these injections as prescribed. Very happy with the results. I am 70 and a female."

• drc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2025

"Started first injection 2 weeks ago. A week later, very loose bowels for three days. I don't have any muscle and joint pain like the statin drugs caused. But I am very fatigued during the day, my legs are weak. Even after sleeping 8 hours. But if it lowers my LDL and I don't have to have bypass surgery again, I can live with it. I plan on starting strength training with weights to see if I can counteract the fatigue, plus B12 supplement."

• Fra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2025

"I am 76 years old and female and eat a heart-healthy diet. I am scheduled for a 3rd injection in March. To begin with, my cholesterol levels were not much over the suggested limits, but since I have hereditary high blood pressure and a family history of heart attacks, Leqvio was prescribed. I didn't want to take another prescription pill since I was already taking 5 (3 for high blood pressure, 1 for thyroid, and 1 for acid reflux). I preferred an injection 2 times a year. It is given in the fat of the arm, not the muscle, so uncomfortable side effects were minimal and brief. The only other possible side effect was cramping from my calf to my foot, mostly at night. This subsided after about a month. My bad cholesterol dropped significantly, and my good cholesterol remained very good. Although it does mean another trip to the doctor's office for the nurse to give the injection, it is very quick."

• Leq...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2025

"Nothing seemed to work to lower my cholesterol to acceptable levels, but using Leqvio along with a statin and ezetimibe brought my total cholesterol to 126. I have had no side effects from Leqvio. My only criticism is the cost."

• Div...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2023

"I am having the most severe muscle pain and tight muscles I have ever had since I have been on Leqvio. Has anyone else had this?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2023

"Side effects, hives, itching, pain with urination, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and sweating."

• Eli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 3, 2024

"About a month after Leqvio shot, I get heartburn, nausea, belly cramps, fatigue. Numbers are good, but not liking the side effects. Anyone else having similar issues?"

• San...
• September 4, 2024

"Two weeks after the first injection, I developed pain in my hips, lower back, ankles, feet, hands, including toes and fingers, burning with urination, burning in my eyes, fatigue, and headaches."

• rog...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 19, 2024

"Not sure if this is related to Leqvio or not, however, since beginning the Leqvio regimen I have experienced an increased level of muscle and joint pain and reduced mobility."

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 22, 2024

"Had high hopes, but too many gastrointestinal side effects. Also muscle pain and stiffness. Lowers cholesterol but 2 months after the shot, I still have side effects."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2023

"Leqvio works very well to lower the LDL cholesterol, but I am having substantial weakness in my legs. No other side effects. Would hope there is some way to eliminate the weakness."

• L h...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2024

"It has lowered my LDL. However, I have noticed that my skin started to wrinkle a great deal after my third shot. Has anyone else experienced this symptom? It is my only adverse reaction."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2023

"Took first dose in October 2022. Bad cholesterol was 105. Second dose in January. Bad cholesterol was 45 in February. Cardiologist was amazed!! Feel much better this summer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2025

"After my first injection, all seemed fine, but two weeks in I have arthralgias of the fingers and severe constipation, dry lips."

• Jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2024

"Painful joints when moving around after sitting. Troublesome cough. Feeling nauseous frequently, especially in the morning before breakfast."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2024

"Leqvio helped me lower my cholesterol levels significantly. I cannot take statins because of the bone and muscle pain. However, I have bone and muscle pain even with taking Leqvio."

• Tho...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2024

"Worked for me, been taking it for a couple of years."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2024

"Lowest numbers I have ever had. Not aware of any side effects."

• jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 29, 2024

"Massive drop in LDLs with Leqvio. Medication was prescribed by my cardiologist, and Medicare with Supplementals paid for its EXPENSIVE costs."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 11, 2025

"I’ve been getting Leqvio shots for a year and a half now. I haven’t gotten any side effects so far. My cholesterol levels have dropped quite a bit. I’m satisfied with the results."