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Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Mar 29, 2024 | Replies (52)
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@robschweiger

I am on my second year of Repatha. It is a fantastic drug and game changer. Amazing how it drops LDL and absolutely no side effects. I give myself shots in alternating thighs and there is virtually no discomfort at all.

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Rob Schweiger | @robschweiger | Sep 22, 2020

I should add that I have a disagreement with Amgen re recommended LDL levels. Amgen has advised "the lower the better when I met with them in Thousand Oaks, CA." Yet, I maintain (as do cardiologists I consult with) that single digit LDLs are TOO low. Consequently, while still taking my repatha shots every 2 weeks, I have been able to lower my statin to only 5mg (while also using 1000g niacin noflush and 300mg fish oil/omega3. I've gone from single digit LDL to a healthier 45. Repatha IS a wonderful treatment for lowering cholesterol and esp. LDL. Just don't go too low!

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