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Cholesterol Question

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Phoenix, AZ

I have high cholesterol and wonder what you that have it does for it. I don't want statins and they want me to take Rapatha shots. any thoughts or experience with that?thank you

October 2, 2023 (edited)
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I started taking Repatha last year because I couldn't tolerate Crestor or Lipitor. It has been amazing for me. My LDL went from over 100 to about 30. And my cardiologist says never mind the lab reports, you can never have an LDL that's too low. I inject myself every 2 weeks. I was scared to death at the thought of injecting myself but I discovered I could actually do it. I know everyone is different but I would strongly consider Repatha for your cholesterol. Adding you to my team.

October 2, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Repatha has worked great for me...been on it since Sept 2019

March 19
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Been taking Lipitor 40 mg. for a few years along with Repatha. My Colesterol is kept very low.

October 5, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Repatha is fabulous. No side effects and thanks to presiident Biden more affordable

October 7, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hello Desertdonna.
Don't be afraid to take a statin, they are not the bogeyman some people portray them to be. Ask you Dr to give you a lower dose as a trial. I have been taking them in one form our another for probably 15 years and I have not problems with them. They certainly will get your cholesterol under control.
Good luck and stay well and stay safe..

October 4, 2023

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