Reviewer: Barry Thompson, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I don't have any side effects but I can't believe how bad the burning sensation is injecting it. I have been trying to find out why it burns so bad.

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I don't have any side effects but I can't believe how bad the burning sensation is injecting it. I have been trying to find out why it burns so bad.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I started Repatha in February 2021 after using Praluent for the past 5 years. I switched based on the cost of Repatha being lower with the prescription card. Very dissatisfied with the pain of this injection. I had no issues with Praluent and am considering switching back due to the pain with this injection and it bothers me for days after, I did not have that with Praluent at all. As for side eff ... Show Full Comment

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I started Repatha in February 2021 after using Praluent for the past 5 years. I switched based on the cost of Repatha being lower with the prescription card. Very dissatisfied with the pain of this injection. I had no issues with Praluent and am considering switching back due to the pain with this injection and it bothers me for days after, I did not have that with Praluent at all. As for side effects...same as statins and Praluent, painful joints, muscle aches. If you are having issues with the pain and sting of Repatha, Praluent is a better option. It is good to know that it was not my delivery method, but Repatha's poor delivery method that causes me so much pain each time I take it. I read all the other comments on the pain it causes others so Repatha needs to make some changes.
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Reviewer: Janie, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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Statins did not work for me. Repatha was to be the miracle cure for my cholesterol. It has been debilitating & changed my life. The back pain, stomach pain, headaches. My arms, legs & joints hurt. Also shortness of breath. My quality of life & general well being have changed. I will find a better way to live.

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Statins did not work for me. Repatha was to be the miracle cure for my cholesterol. It has been debilitating & changed my life. The back pain, stomach pain, headaches. My arms, legs & joints hurt. Also shortness of breath. My quality of life & general well being have changed. I will find a better way to live.
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Reviewer: Lindakay, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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I had a heart attack and open heart x3. I can't take Lipitor etc due to fibromyalgia and very severe pain, my muscles actually got so hard I couldn't walk. I am 72 and have been on Repatha, yes it does sting and rather draw up the meds vs a pen. The needle is very small so it is like a bee sting. To me anyway since I give myself b12 injections. I still feel terrible and sick, but on Bet ... Show Full Comment

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I had a heart attack and open heart x3. I can't take Lipitor etc due to fibromyalgia and very severe pain, my muscles actually got so hard I couldn't walk. I am 72 and have been on Repatha, yes it does sting and rather draw up the meds vs a pen. The needle is very small so it is like a bee sting. To me anyway since I give myself b12 injections. I still feel terrible and sick, but on Beta Blockers as well. I am not sure about this med. But also got covid vaccines too.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I was give this drug 6 months after having a triple bypass. My cholesterol was high. I tried every statin on the books. I has such high hopes that this would work. Well....it did work to lower my cholesterol. However, these are the side effects I've had. SEVERE back muscle pain, 3 UTI's, aching joints. Even going out to get the mail, my hip joints were very painful. Panic attacks. ... Show Full Comment

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I was give this drug 6 months after having a triple bypass. My cholesterol was high. I tried every statin on the books. I has such high hopes that this would work. Well....it did work to lower my cholesterol. However, these are the side effects I've had. SEVERE back muscle pain, 3 UTI's, aching joints. Even going out to get the mail, my hip joints were very painful. Panic attacks. Depression. I've concluded that I can't take this medicine any longer. It does work to lower your cholesterol, however, the side effects are debilitating and not worth it. I would not recommend this to lower your cholesterol. Going to try strict diet and exercise.
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