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Statins vs Leqvio

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Mar 20 11:21am | Replies (14)

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After suffering very bad side effects from a statin, even at a reduced 10mg dosage, my cardiologist put me on Repatha. Three days after my first dosage, I was profoundly dizzy, and the dizziness (significant but not as bad as day 3) continued for 8 more days. After my second dose, on day 3 I was lightheaded and that continued for about ten days. Three days after my third dosage, I was again lightheaded but not as badly as after the second injection. I am fatigued and my energy level is lower than it was before starting Repatha. On the statin, I became seriously confused at times, and cognitive decline, along with developing elevated sugar, are what I am most concerned about developing on Repatha. I have a comprehensive blood test in two months.... I know a woman who has been on Repatha for several months and she has had no trouble with side effects....

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@ruth113 I had many falls caused by Repatha light headedness/dizziness. Now after being off Repatha for months I have pre-diabètes. I can’t prove what caused the new sugar problem, but while on Repatha I developed strong dislike for sugary foods like ice cream and candy.

I am trying Leqvio now. I took the first shot. Change in numbers is dramatic. Not sure of side effects yet. I will take the second shot.