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I Am On A Repatha Injection Every 2 Weeks. It's Working Well For Me. My Question Is If Anyone Else Is On It Are They Still On Statins.

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Lively, ON

I was on statins with repatha but am having reactions to the statins and have been taken off them . I am wondering if the repatha alone will help keep cholesterol down?

July 1
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Angie. I am taking Repatha twice a month with no side effects and excellent results regarding my lipids. I am not taking statins because of adverse side effects. Repatha alone is doing the job.

July 6
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you Tina.

July 2
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I was on statins with repatha every two weeks, it brought my cholesterol down to low so I got cut back to one shot a month along with the Statin and that seems to be working out fine for me.

July 1
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Repatha (Evolocumab) is often used in conjunction with statins to help manage cholesterol levels. While Repatha works by inactivating PCSK9 proteins to reduce bad cholesterol, statins work by stopping the body from producing cholesterol and promoting the reabsorption of existing cholesterol. Many patients continue to take Show Full Answer

Repatha (Evolocumab) is often used in conjunction with statins to help manage cholesterol levels. While Repatha works by inactivating PCSK9 proteins to reduce bad cholesterol, statins work by stopping the body from producing cholesterol and promoting the reabsorption of existing cholesterol. Many patients continue to take statins alongside Repatha, but it's essential to follow your doctor's advice regarding your specific treatment plan.

July 1

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