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I have familial hypercholosterolaemia and have been offered treatment with the relatively new drug of the PCSK9 type called Alirocumab or Praluent. I'm rather worried about potential side effects. Is there anyone who's had experience of this treatment?
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Jayhill tess94652
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I have been on the biweekly injections of the similar Repatha (evolocumab) for about 1.5 years. It has lowered my ldl from 342 down to as low as 85, and typically around 90 to 100. My total cholesterol was 454 and has been as low as 137. I have not noticed side effects other than a slightly runnier nose than normal.
i also take 10mg of Crestor per day.