Comparing Atorvastatin vs Repatha

For High Cholesterol Went on atorvastatin because I had a fully blocked vertebral artery in the back of my neck and a partially blocked vertebral artery that required a stent. Within three days, I started getting a flushing of the skin of face and neck. Then the muscle soreness kicked in along with stiffness in other muscles. This gradually increased into neck muscles and finger muscles. I also developed weakness in all extremities. I was also in a fog at times and it was difficult to concentrate at work. I also had trouble focusing my vision. All of this happened over the six weeks that I was taking the drug. Have to be on something to lower cholesterol until stent is placed so doctor put me on another statin. However, I believe in quality of life over quantity of life so if the new statin continues like the old one, I will stop taking them and switch to berberine, which the scientific studies I have seen show to be just as effective at reducing cholesterol. My doctor is okay with this plan.

For High Cholesterol I was only on this med for about 6 weeks when I finally figured out it was causing severe joint pain in my knees and feet. Stopped taking it and the pain went away after one day. Also caused diahrea. I'm going to try lowering my cholesterol with diet and exersize. Too many risks of side effects with statins.

For High Cholesterol So much pain after I started taking Repatha. Lowered my cholesterol but you have to decide if you want to die from pain or high cholesterol. So many side effects from this stuff but heart doctors only see cholesterol numbers they don't worry about pain.

For High Cholesterol I am female age 66. Took my 4 th injection three days ago. The first three I had zero side effects. After taking the 4th I did not sleep at all! Felt extremely tired the next day and had to nap for 2 hours. That evening I was so tired I felt sick with fatigue but was able to sleep. Now tonight I can’t sleep again! The day after my 4th injection I had a blood test with super results however when my BP was taken it was 130/60 I always have low BP usually 100/62 or about there. I mentioned the BP with the cardiologist and she didn’t seem concerned! But I am, as I lay here NOT sleeping I’m thinking my BP is high which is causing the insomnia! I should be sleeping because I take 1200mg of gabapentine and night for neuropathy which always conks me out! Calling my Dr ASAP