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Injectables instead of statins
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@gently
What side effects did you have from Repatha? I'm considering Leqvio because I can't take statins due to pre-existing neuropathy. I've resisted taking ezetimibe due to fear of GI issues, but its doesn't reduce LDL much on its own anyway. It's a little scary to take Leqvio that lasts 6 months when I don't know if I'll have side effects.
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@californiazebra
I had to stop taking statins due to elevated liver enzymes . My cardiologist put me on Praluent. I have had excellent results on my lipid panels and no side effects . Highly recommend. If you are on Medicare with drug plan the costs might not be too bad.
Hope this helps, take care
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@californiazebra, I had the GI effects. The effects are said to (and did) last into the next injection. Many weeks after the second injection, I that I understood that couldn't maintain sufficient weight on Repatha. I hope you have a healthier response. Leqvio has a different mechanism of action that Repatha or Praluent, so even though I'm planning Leqvio, I'm avoiding the cardiologist for a (dangerous) while.