Is anyone on Repatha for cholesterol...

Posted by porscha @porscha, Dec 7, 2025

I'm taking Repatha shots every 2 weeks for cholesterol. So far, so good.
Has anyone experienced side effects...

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ladrid | @ladrid | May 11 2:07pm

In reply to @phyllisq "@ladrid Hi. I also had a severe pain in my hip but I’m pretty sure it..." + (show)

@phyllisq hope the specialist works…my cardio had me skip my next injection to see if the pain improves…I guess we will see.

ladrid | @ladrid | May 11 2:12pm

I had taken 2 doses and developed pretty severe joint pain in my hips. I went to cardio last week and they instructed me to skip next dose to see if it goes away or not. So, we will see….

al6 | @al6 | May 12 11:49am

My wife has been on it about 5 yrs with incredible results and no side effects. She is 69 now and very active. Don’t know if either make any difference but I thought I would add.

msfauber | @msfauber | 5 days ago

Hi…. I’m supposed to start Repatha next week but worried about all the negative reviews I have read. Any suggestions or positive reviews from taking it?

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 5 days ago

In reply to @msfauber "Hi…. I’m supposed to start Repatha next week but worried about all the negative reviews I..." + (show)

@msfauber Two years ago, I felt exactly the same. I had reacted badly to every statin tried, but my total cholesterol and LDL continued to climb, then I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease - time for something.

Fast forward 2 years, my numbers are great, and my side effects are very mild and predictable. The day after my injection, I have a little fatigue, so I try not to schedule too much. I found it works best to take it a bedtime. And every couple months, I have a day or so of nasal congestion, but now I understand I'm not "coming down with something."

Remember, sometimes when we read on-line forums like Mayo Connect, we are usually only hearing from those who had a reaction, side effect or failed surgery. The thousands or millions without any isse are just out there living their lives.

msfauber | @msfauber | 5 days ago

In reply to @sueinmn "@msfauber Two years ago, I felt exactly the same. I had reacted badly to every statin..." + (show)

@sueinmn thank you for your comments. They were very informative and helpful. I haven’t had any issues with the statin I’m currently using.

rebaheizer | @rebaheizer | 5 days ago

In reply to @jlharsh "@czechgirl, I think @gcgc was referencing your comment you made that you started with Repatha but..." + (show)

@jlharsh I have been on Praluent and now Repatha with great results and no side effects for over two years! It is the only drug that I have had to successfully get my cholesterol into the normal range!

bobtrev | @bobtrev | 4 days ago

I have been taking Repath for three years. My brother has been taken it for about 10. Neither one of us has had side effects that we recognize.

agb | @agb | 3 days ago

In reply to @msfauber "Hi…. I’m supposed to start Repatha next week but worried about all the negative reviews I..." + (show)

@msfauber I've been on Repatha more than 2 years. Shortly after taking it I had a runny nose for about a month; never sure was that from Repatha or just normal living. Since then, zero side effects other than a dramatic reduction in total C and LDL. Had my latest dose this morning.

Good luck in your journey

msfauber | @msfauber | 3 days ago

In reply to @agb "@msfauber I've been on Repatha more than 2 years. Shortly after taking it I had a..." + (show)

@agb thank you for your response.

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