Is anyone on Repatha for cholesterol...

@9yellowbox The new medication is "not exactly" Repatha, but a close relative.

It is called Lipfendra (enlicitide). Keep in mind that Repatha already has a pretty long track record for safety and effectiveness, while much less is know about the new drug.

Since Lipfendra was just approved last week, I'm sure there are two things happening right now. First, distribution, pricing, prescribing requirements, and insurance/Medicare coverage are still being figured out. Second, your doctor's office is swamped with calls from people like you who want to change from injections.

If Repatha works for you, there is a good chance that under the normal "prior approval" rules, you might be denied the new medication if it costs (the insurer) more than they are paying for the old one under their pharmacy benefit contract.

Have you considered waiting until your next scheduled visit to ask about changing? By then, many of these issues may have been worked out.

@asolidrock
what were their side effects?

My brother in law and sister aches in muscles mostly as far as I can remember

I was on Praluent for several years and then the doctor or insurance company switched me to Repatha. I have had absolutely no problems with either drug, both were quite effective but the Repatha did bring down my cholesterol numbers more dramatically. I do the injections high on my leg near the hip and they are painless.

When I was attempting to use statins, I had all kinds of muscle problems but none at all from either of the injectables.

Good luck and good health.