Yes- started w/repatha but was allergic. Then went to Praluent about 3yrs ago. Have had no issues but bruising @ injection site. Very happy with results.
@czechgirl what happened to you when you took it. I am supposed to take it and am afraid to take it while I am alone. The Dr. should be the with you for the first dose. Happy to hear you are much better.
@czechgirl what happened to you when you took it. I am supposed to take it and am afraid to take it while I am alone. The Dr. should be the with you for the first dose. Happy to hear you are much better.
@gcgc I didn’t have any side effects & I found the injection pen very easy to use. I inject three inches to the side of my belly button and alternate sides w/ each use. I’ll admit taking it for the first few times I did stay at home a few hours afterwards, but haven’t had any issues- ever. It’s wise to be initially cautious until u r sure you can take this med safely. Hope this helps🙂
@czechgirl what happened to you when you took it. I am supposed to take it and am afraid to take it while I am alone. The Dr. should be the with you for the first dose. Happy to hear you are much better.
Ok - sorry - yes, allergy to repatha showed up when taking first dose as a large 3 inch diameter hot welt at the injection site on my thigh. I was immediately taken off repatha and put on Praluent. The welt took several days to reduce in size/resolve. After talking thru w/ care team, I now only inject in my abdomen 😉
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@czechgirl what happened to you when you took it. I am supposed to take it and am afraid to take it while I am alone. The Dr. should be the with you for the first dose. Happy to hear you are much better.
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1 Reaction@gcgc I didn’t have any side effects & I found the injection pen very easy to use. I inject three inches to the side of my belly button and alternate sides w/ each use. I’ll admit taking it for the first few times I did stay at home a few hours afterwards, but haven’t had any issues- ever. It’s wise to be initially cautious until u r sure you can take this med safely. Hope this helps🙂
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@czechgirl, I think @gcgc was referencing your comment you made that you started with Repatha but was allergic.
How long did you take Repatha? What side effects did you experience?
Ok - sorry - yes, allergy to repatha showed up when taking first dose as a large 3 inch diameter hot welt at the injection site on my thigh. I was immediately taken off repatha and put on Praluent. The welt took several days to reduce in size/resolve. After talking thru w/ care team, I now only inject in my abdomen 😉
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Thanks ! No, not taking yet. Waiting on approval from my Part D.