Repatha Questions (Page 2)

How does Repatha work?

Has Repatha caused weight gain or loss as a side effect?

Has severe back pain and muscle weakness occurred since starting Repatha?

Repatha - I take a 140 mg sure click injection every two weeks. I accidentally placed the sure click

with the yellow needle cover on top and pressed it with my index finger for an instant but some of the medication went into my index finger. When should I take the next shot today or wait 2 weeks? Also I am scheduled to get a shot of cortisone in the joint of that index finger with my hand. should... read more

Repatha - What is the lease painful way to inject it. I find it very painful?

I know there are 3 ways to inject it. I have been using the 2 week injector for 4 months. Tried Stomach and thigh. I have some one do it for me. Because I know I'd quit before I finish if I did it myself. I don't want to stop but I wish I could find a way that's less painful.

Do PCSK9 inhibitors (Praluent or Repatha) cause GI issues?

I've noticed that when I started Praluent after a few months I started to get an increase in burning in my stomach. I went on a PPI but I had it still for months, despite making dietary changes. I reason it is the praluent because when I stopped it for a month I was starting to feel a lot... read more

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

Repatha - How long side effects last?

I started reparable 140 mg injections every 2 weeks for familial hypercholesterolemia and after 1 week started having severe low back pain then moved to my legs with aching stabbing pains in legs thighs hips and legs feel tight inside some occurrences of burning in legs and feet feeling achy all... read more

I've been on Repatha Sureclick (injectable) for approximately 4 months.

After my 3rd month, my blood glucose level suddenly became elevated (105) and after the 4th month, my Triglyceride level, which was never previously out of range, shot up to 165, which is high. I am skeptical that this is mere coincidence and wonder if anyone else has experienced this with Repatha.... read more

If Repatha elevates my blood pressure, can I counter this by increasing my lisinopril dosage?

Not looking to take action without Doctor's approval. Just trying to find out if anybody has experienced the same issue and how was it resolved. Thanks for the input though.

Repatha - Can you take Repatha if you have low kidney function?

F.H. familiahypercholesterolaemia. Cardiologist wants me on Repatha?

Thank you, to those who have shared experiences of tolerability to repatha. I am from the pharma industry and as informed I was on statins, I started getting intense pain in my midline dorsal area ( top of ankle) and was taken off statins. My Cardiologist wants me on Repatha and I am very... read more

Left product in car overnight?

I placed my script with 4 remaining doses in my car and forgot them for around 30 hours in warm weather recently. Once I remembered, I immediately placed in fridge. Can they still be used?

Repatha and pain in feet and calves?

The pain in my feet and calves plus feet burning I am an avid fast walker I walk 14-16 miles/day 6x a week This helps control my anxiety but the pain and burning is a deterrent Has anyone notice a change in their mental health THINNING HAIR!!!

Any one on both Repatha and Jakafi?

If yes, what are/were the challenges (if any) using both drugs together?