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Anyone stopped taking Repatha after trying?

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I've been on Rapatha for several years now and it's now suspected that the long-term side effects include muscle stiffness, increased inflammation, and even the possible development of Rheumatoid arthritis and/or like symptoms. I'm also experiencing some loss of balance and light headedness, etc.

Just yesterday my primary care physician & I have decided to stop taking the medication while monitoring my cholesterol levels during this process. Hopefully any side effects that are being caused by the Rapatha can be reversed with time but only time will tell. I sure hope so as these current symptoms have completely wrecked my lifestyle, which includes a lot of outdoor activities. I'll keep you posted.

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Hi @brad331, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am glad you found this discussion to share your Repatha experience with. I am hopeful you will find encouragement here.

Repatha did not work for me and I currently take inclisiran. I was initially told it worked the same way as Repatha but my experience is totally different, so I know it doesn’t. I ended up in a circulation crisis a few years ago and my doctors are working with me, addressing symptoms one at a time. I had other health issues prior to taking Repatha, more following, so I’m not quite sure I can directly speak to side effects of the drug. Some of what you describe does seems familiar to me.

I want to invite @rhondaj to meet you because she has described some similar problems. Also, you may want to check out another discussion if you have not already:
- Repatha, side effects, and what comes next?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/repatha-and-side-effects/

I am learning to function better by staying highly active, resistance training and maintaining a strict diet. For whatever reason I need to be extremely consistent with all of it. I am interested to hear as you learn, so please do post more.

You mention your lifestyle has been wrecked. What things are you not able to do now? What is your next step?