Starting on Repatha

Posted by gussie @gussie, Dec 15, 2025

At the beginning of the year my cardio wants me to start the injectables of Repatha. I have tried every statin for the last 3 years and have had some sort of side effect with each one. I also suffer from IBS-D and the first side effect listed is diarrhea. Once it's in your body for a month you could have side effects for awhile. Is anyone on the alternative for cholesterol problems?

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UCFsig85 | @ucfsig | Jan 21 9:49am

Repatha has been a godsend for me. Got my LDL down to an amazing 39. Statins made my liver enzymes elevate. I just wish it was available in my 30’s. Think I would have avoided the 5 stents I have now.

jerryannap | @jerryannap | Jan 22 1:33pm

Have been on for a number of years. I am 91, 19 years since having 6 bi-passes and hope Repatha keeps me healthy.

jerryannap | @jerryannap | Jan 23 12:01pm

Sorrry, made a mistake, only 9 years since having 6 bi-passes. Last 3 or 4 of those years on Repatha.

ss52 | @ss52 | 2 days ago

You know with all of us talking having the same symptoms on any medication not this one but it shows how common it is . I feel like big pharma payoff many of the articles.
If people are being lied to and it known it's fraud, if peope are being hurt it's assault, if people die its homicide.