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Anyone on Leqvio (inclisiran) to lower LDL and cholesterol?
Has anyone heard or been orescribed Levqio to lower LDL and Cholesterol? It is a Subcutaneous injection and it is given twice a year. If anyone has started with this medication I will appreciate it. The cardiologist told my husband that it is prescribed to those patients who cannot tolerate statins of any kind and who have heart stents. Thank you.
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My hubby has had 3 shots so far. It really lowered his LDL! It's now under 50. He's also on atorvastatan 80 mg and zetia. He had 3 stints place Nov 2023 and bypass surgery this past march.
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2 ReactionsThanks for your input. I am glad that he is doing great. Stay safe and healthy.
I have a post on this thread if you can locate it. Briefly though, I took three of the shots. Multiple side effects that lasted for a long time rather than the 5 to 7 days I was told. 6 weeks after starting the shots I developed a heart condition by the name of bigeminy (google it) and am under the care of a cardiologist.
I have since stopped taking the shots due to the side effects. As bad or worse than the statins for me.for me, I am done with them, but I hope you have better luck if you try them.
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I had a couple nights of pain/achiness with the first two injections then nothing. My latest, #5 or 6 I experienced 2 days of absolute absence of any uncomfortable body feelings whatsoever, noticeably wonderful.
How long has your husband been taking Leqvio? How is he doing?
I have had 2 shots, One 9/25 and one 12/25. My LDL this month was 29. I also take 10mg zetia and 40mg lipitor. I had no noticeable side effects from the injections. After the initial injections 3 months apart it is once every 6 months.