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Repatha has really zapped my cholesterol. I was unable to tolerate any Stanton or non stantons, I had severe muscle pain with both. I am about 4 months in on Repatha use and am having dull aggravating muscle pain all over, don't know why, but seems have started after starting Repatha. I am also having joint aches that I have never had before. I think I am going to skip my next dose and see if ther...

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My 83-yr old mother has had two strokes and was taking Welchol to lower her cholesterol. It was not working so the doctor prescribed Repatha, calling it the new miracle drug. She took 3 doses, two weeks apart and then developed severe neuropathy. She said it felt like the blood was boiling in her hands and feet...it is very painful and dibilitating. The doctor could only surmise that her cholester...

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Danger Med | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/7/2024
Condition: Heterozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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Danger, danger, danger. 24 hours after first injection unable to breath. Profuse night sweats and BP>180/130. HR > 180BPM. Once injected in CANNOT be removed from blood stream. This is a killer med.

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Agony | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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I have only given myself two injections but I have terrible side effects. I have been to urgent care twice thinking I have strep throat. I have severe headaches and neck pain. I really thought I was just sick but now I am wondering it if is from the Repatha. I am afraid to take the third shot after reading these posts.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/4/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.7
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The amount of pain I suffered, I also have OA so I did not realize that a lot of the pain (back, neck, thighs) was being caused by the Repatha, until I stopped it. I cannot take statins because of the pain they cause, now I cannot take this. I will have to tell my Dr. that I will just take my chances with high cholestrol. And it also cause bloody urine. I am 66 and the drop down box for selecting age will not work.

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Paula Landry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.3
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When I first started on Rapatha the very first shot would not work had to contact Rapatha was kept over an hour on the phone they then said they would contact doctor to get a new prescription for the bad shot . They then called back and stated I had to call the doctor . Finally received another shot . I was able to take the other shot that was in the first box . That one worked . Two weeks later I took my second shot . Today I went to take my shot , 1st , 2nd and 3rd shot would not work . We have watched the videos and read all instructions . This is not worth the money or my time to have to deal with this I will now be on the phone again on Monday with Rapatha to try and receive three more shots . Read More Read Less

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TPR | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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Extreme muscle pain & weakness after Repatha 2nd injection. Similar to experience with a statin taken 20+ years ago. I have been a Pravachol & Zetia past 20+ years for familiar high cholesterol & while it does not lower as much as Repatha immediately did, Pravachol & Zetia does not interfere with quality of life as Repatha did - took over 4 weeks to recover from 2nd shot! Never again!

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Greginlex | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/17/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 5.0
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Wow! Finally something works for me. I’m very physically fit to begin with. I have had zero problems with Repatha. Bad numbers are plummeting and I can’t wait to have them checked again.

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Peter | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
1/13/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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I switched from the twice a month injections to the once a month Pushtronex and have had two failures with the once a month. I've watched as per our doctor and pharmasist, the video on how to apply. The unit when put on the leg started green and within a minute went to red and injects none of the liquid. The last one was over $500 as not covered by insurance. I watched the video on how to inject and my wife right next to me making sure I did it right. It's very expensive and more expensive when it doesn't work like this and would like some help from Amgen.Read More Read Less

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Matheus | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/12/2024
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 3.3
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I can't use rephata anymore because, like many people, it causes me extreme fatigue, although it is very effective in lowering cholesterol.

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Buckeye 33 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2024
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 4.0
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Had to discontinue after two months because Repatha caused my right leg to swell twice in size mimicking a blood clot. Lots of expensive testing showed no clot Positive It wiped my cholesterol out by 75%

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L. Pope | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/30/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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After many years and different statin meds that caused muscle cramping and joint pain,I took Repatha. I did injections twice a month for 5 months. I had increasing fatigue, joint pains requiring steroid injections, hot flashes, my skin on my thighs and upper arms were very sensitive to touch, difficulty sleeping at night. My WBC and RBC, hemoglobin,Hematocrit,monocyte count,carbon dioxide were all elevated. My cholesterol level came down but the side effects made me stop Repatha. I have been off the med for 9 weeks and still having some side effects. I have been referred to a Rheumatologist and awaiting appointment. Read More Read Less

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Mike | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/28/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.0
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I've been using Rapatha since last Sept 22, in Jan 23 started having issues with cramps in calves and weakness here it is Dec and muscle cramps in calves is overwhelming, weakness is extreme and really having issues with strength. I stopped Rapatha month or more ago. Dr said minimal 3-4 months to get out of system if haven't caused me damage already. Anyone else have this. Neuropathy is extreme after emg test.

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Gayle | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/17/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.3
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I have been taking repatha off and on fir two years. Every month I get a severe headache and terrible sinus problems which include swollen glands. It also causes problems with my acid reflux cough which is under control when I'm off the repatha. It's ridiculous that you have to take other meds to combat the side effects from cholesterol drugs..at my wits end with them

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Maryann | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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Took my first dose yesterday. Today my heart rate is escalated to 119. I was just sitting on the couch and had a nose bleed. Wondering if anyone else had ever experienced that.

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Miserable | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/5/2023
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 2.7
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I took my first injection 3 wks ago. Since then my body just aches, from my fingers to my toes. Every joint feels stiff. To go up a flight of stairs makes me exhausted. I wake up in the night to my hands, feet, elbows and knees aching. Recently it has started creeping into my hips. This is why I could not take high doses of statins, my cardiologist said this would be different. Yeah, it sure is.... I injected it into myself and I just have to ride the course for it to leave my body. Will never know the effectiveness because will not take again. Read More Read Less

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hippain | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/18/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.3
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I started on a statin pill January 2023, it worked well but horrible cramps in my calves, waking me up at night in agony. Started on Repatha 3 months ago, excellent cholesterol numbers but the pain and stiffness in my legs, hips and feet is intolerable. I’m very active-walking 4 miles/day, camping, hiking, 130 lbs, 5 ft-6. I’m going to talk w my doctor, I just can’t live with the pain from this drug.

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Judy Collier | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/12/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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Last injection over 1 month ago, have severe back and left leg pain, burning, now violent headaches and a neck ache. I have tried all the statins but Dr. said this is different. Nope, I am now an invaled for 4 weeks.All statins are poison. do not take this drug if you have any common sense. Maybe its a male vs female thing but other female friends cannot tolerate statins either. Never again

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Mts1212 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/5/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.7
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One dose caused me severe neuropathy. It has been 3 weeks since the one dose and from what I have read, it will take 90 days to get out of my system. Please be aware that this is a side effect of Repatha that I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy.

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Peggy Evans | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/4/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.0
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I have been taking repatha for a little over a month I take it two times a month and have started having excruciating pain in my joints in my muscles and violent headaches. I am extremely fatigued and my vision has been blurry I really don't know what to do because my cholesterol is outrageous. I am going to speak to my doctor this week and I'm not taking my dose for this week until I discuss it with him. If anyone has any information on if the symptoms go away or if they continue to stay I am very scared to take it because I feel like it's injuring my bodyRead More Read Less

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scott | Male | Patient
11/4/2023
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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Check your blood sugar with Repatha. I am a keto diet person with controlled blood sugar around 110. After two doses of Repatha my fasting blood sugar is 267. I have not changed a thing with my diet. I.m done with Repath. Besides, we all know cholesterol doesn't.cause heart disease........SUGAR does. I'm starting to believe doctors are stupid.

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G-ma | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/22/2023
Condition: Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on Repatha as a last resort for 2 years, 1 injection every 14 days. First the pen is difficult to use the 2nd click doesn't always work and it is painful. Stopped using for 6 months for abdominal pain and issues. Restarted and side affects are worse after the 3rd injection. Nausea, body aches, flu like symptoms, fatigue. Worst is the inflammation it causes to the intestines causes bloating and distended abdomen and in turn severe constipation and weight gain. After this last dose my lips have started to peal and headaches and tingling. Absolutely going to stop taking this poison. Weighing risk and benefits it is the best decision for me. I'm 69 years old and will continue to eat healthy and live my best life. Take control of your own health decisions. Read More Read Less

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