Comparing Bempedoic Acid vs Repatha
Bempedoic acid | Repatha |
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Bempedoic acid | Repatha (evolocumab) |
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Prescription only
Bempedoic acid has been shown in studies to decrease LDL-C (“bad cholesterol”) levels and is given in combination with other cholesterol-lowering treatments. This medicine is usually well-tolerated... View more |
Prescription only
Repatha is a PCSK9 inhibitor that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia and HoFH, and also to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with established... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Bempedoic acid has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Repatha has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 643 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: bempedoic acid side effects in more detail. |
See also: Repatha side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Repatha prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Nexletol |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
21 hours |
408 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with bempedoic acid:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Repatha:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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August 27, 2015 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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