Comparing Atorvastatin vs Repatha
Atorvastatin |
Repathaevolocumab |
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Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, High... more |
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous. Repatha may also be used for purposes not listed in... more |
Choose a suggestion belowHigh Cholesterol
High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous
High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.3
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4.8
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. See the full atorvastatin side effects document. |
See the full Repatha side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Lipitor | Other evolocumab brands include: Repatha Pushtronex, Repatha SureClick | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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14 hours |
408 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 407 drugs are known to interact with atorvastatin:
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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December 17, 1996 |
August 27, 2015 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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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.