Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe Alternatives Compared
| Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | Repatha (evolocumab) | Leqvio (inclisiran) |
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| Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | Repatha (evolocumab) | Leqvio (inclisiran) |
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Prescription only
The combination of bempedoic acid and ezetimibe decreases LDL-C levels by more than either drug alone. It is usually given in combination with other cholesterol-lowering treatments. Bempedoic... View more |
Prescription only
Repatha is a PCSK9 inhibitor that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia and HoFH, and also to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with established... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol. Leqvio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous
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| More about Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | More about Repatha (evolocumab) | More about Leqvio (inclisiran) | ||||||||||||||||
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Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Repatha has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 688 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Leqvio has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Repatha side effects |
View all Leqvio side effects |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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22 hours |
408 hours |
9 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Repatha:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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August 27, 2015 |
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1 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.
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