I’ve had two shots of Leqvio, with a third one scheduled in a couple of weeks. So far, I haven’t had any side effects.
I’ve seen people say that Leqvio doesn’t lower Lp(a), but I think part of the confusion comes from expectations. If someone starts with very high Lp(a), then even a 30% drop might not feel significant to them—yet it’s still a real improvement.
Here are my own results, comparing before Leqvio vs. after Leqvio:
Lp(a): 115.2 → 63 (41% decrease)
LDL: 106 → 63
Apolipoprotein B: 93 → 75
Triglycerides: 67 → 53
VLDL: 13 → 12
HDL: 56 → 68
Total Cholesterol: 206 → 143
For me, the changes have been very positive overall.
I should mention I also use a systemic .05 estradiol patch that also lowers Lp(a) and I take a 10mg Pravastatin
I’ve had two shots of Leqvio, with a third one scheduled in a couple of weeks. So far, I haven’t had any side effects.
I’ve seen people say that Leqvio doesn’t lower Lp(a), but I think part of the confusion comes from expectations. If someone starts with very high Lp(a), then even a 30% drop might not feel significant to them—yet it’s still a real improvement.
Here are my own results, comparing before Leqvio vs. after Leqvio:
Lp(a): 115.2 → 63 (41% decrease)
LDL: 106 → 63
Apolipoprotein B: 93 → 75
Triglycerides: 67 → 53
VLDL: 13 → 12
HDL: 56 → 68
Total Cholesterol: 206 → 143
For me, the changes have been very positive overall.
I should mention I also use a systemic .05 estradiol patch that also lowers Lp(a) and I take a 10mg Pravastatin
I am jealous of KISU numbers! However, I went to an amazing cardiologist and I achieved a better perspective on the whole thing. I’ve been on LEQVIO for almost 2 years now with no improvement and numbers going in the wrong direction on the LPa. However, all and I mean all of my other lipid numbers have gone in the right direction. What can we learn from that? We have to know if the person in question has the CAD coronary artery disease. I do I inherited that so the inability to bring down my LP little a is going to be influenced by that fact. The cardiologist indicated that I should not be bothered by the score of 88. Of course I’m panicked because they tell you that you should not have a score of over 33. But he said that I don’t even need to worry about bringing it down because a small amount of lipid protects your body against free radicals and cancer. My father in fact had heart disease and brought his all of his lipid numbers down dramatically, however it did not stop his arteries from filling with plaque. He was on statins. I could not take the statins because of the side effect reaction.. I go for every test and image I can ask for and the doctors have a picture of my heart and arteries. That is really the crucial thing here. It doesn’t matter what your numbers are if your coronary arteries and your carotid arteries are in good shape. The lipid numbers Mostly show what’s running through your bloodstream not what’s laid down in your arteries. So anybody who is concerned should get imaging tests and see what their arteries actually look like before they panic. I like the LEQVIO injections because they always clear my nasal passages! The attending nurse has never heard that before, but they do every time. There is zero side effects and its gluten and lactose free so I’m on board.
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I’ve had two shots of Leqvio, with a third one scheduled in a couple of weeks. So far, I haven’t had any side effects.
I’ve seen people say that Leqvio doesn’t lower Lp(a), but I think part of the confusion comes from expectations. If someone starts with very high Lp(a), then even a 30% drop might not feel significant to them—yet it’s still a real improvement.
Here are my own results, comparing before Leqvio vs. after Leqvio:
Lp(a): 115.2 → 63 (41% decrease)
LDL: 106 → 63
Apolipoprotein B: 93 → 75
Triglycerides: 67 → 53
VLDL: 13 → 12
HDL: 56 → 68
Total Cholesterol: 206 → 143
For me, the changes have been very positive overall.
I should mention I also use a systemic .05 estradiol patch that also lowers Lp(a) and I take a 10mg Pravastatin
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1 Reaction@kisu Thank you so much for posting your excellent results! You gave me some hope for my LP(a). I wish you continued success!!
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2 ReactionsI am jealous of KISU numbers! However, I went to an amazing cardiologist and I achieved a better perspective on the whole thing. I’ve been on LEQVIO for almost 2 years now with no improvement and numbers going in the wrong direction on the LPa. However, all and I mean all of my other lipid numbers have gone in the right direction. What can we learn from that? We have to know if the person in question has the CAD coronary artery disease. I do I inherited that so the inability to bring down my LP little a is going to be influenced by that fact. The cardiologist indicated that I should not be bothered by the score of 88. Of course I’m panicked because they tell you that you should not have a score of over 33. But he said that I don’t even need to worry about bringing it down because a small amount of lipid protects your body against free radicals and cancer. My father in fact had heart disease and brought his all of his lipid numbers down dramatically, however it did not stop his arteries from filling with plaque. He was on statins. I could not take the statins because of the side effect reaction.. I go for every test and image I can ask for and the doctors have a picture of my heart and arteries. That is really the crucial thing here. It doesn’t matter what your numbers are if your coronary arteries and your carotid arteries are in good shape. The lipid numbers Mostly show what’s running through your bloodstream not what’s laid down in your arteries. So anybody who is concerned should get imaging tests and see what their arteries actually look like before they panic. I like the LEQVIO injections because they always clear my nasal passages! The attending nurse has never heard that before, but they do every time. There is zero side effects and its gluten and lactose free so I’m on board.