Comparing Crestor vs Repatha

For High Cholesterol I am a physician and I started Crestor 5 mg since 1 year and after 6 months my cardiologist increase the dose to 10 mg once daily Liver enzymes were ok However, I have suffered of severe pain at my upper back muscles and this pain was persistent and not relived by rest I got the feeling that with any minor exercise all my muscles start to be so painful and aching. I have red all your reviews below and I decided to lower the dose and take Crestor every other day and I will see If the pain will disappear or not and I will discuss that as well with my cardiologist.

For High Cholesterol Doctor prescribed Crestor 5mg, after I experienced bad muscle pains with two other brands. A few days after taking Crestor, I got very painful muscles. I went off the Crestor for a month (suggested by cardiologist) and took only lecithin gel capsules. After the month was up, had lipogram, and cholesterol was high; Total cholesterol was 260 HDL: 55 LDL 171, Triglycerides 151- All numbers significantly higher than 3 months previously. So contrary to the hype about Lecithin, it did not work. It is clear, I cannot take statins of any kind. Disappointing, as Crestor is said to work well and work quick, but side effects are painful and can be dangerous.

For High Cholesterol Work great but, my quality of life wasn't there. Drug turned my muscles into marshmallow to the point I couldn't walk. So what's the point. I ended up pulling muscles when I bent over, $300 later @ a chiropractic put me back together again. Statins for me are bad news !!!! Can't take them PERIOD so quit pushing the meds @ $500.00 a shot

For High Cholesterol I am an active and youthful 65 year old woman with a history of high cholesterol (high of 270) since menopause. Tried all the usual drugs, but had severe symptoms of foggy brain. In the interim, I had a cardiac cath and they found my widow maker already had 30% plaque. Dr recommended Repatha, which I have been injecting for 9 months. I have started experiencing muscular issues around my knees and feet, which cause pain, weakness, and joint pain. Symptoms are very noticeable the first week after the injection, and then decrease somewhat. I am going back to the doctor this week, and contemplating going off this drug. This has really affected my mobility - I feel like my legs are that of an 85 year old. I am curious about my ligaments and tendons after reading some of the previous patient experiences. I am very sad that I was told this drug was without side effects. Patient - beware.