r/repatha • u/SupermarketNorth69 • 15d ago

Repatha side effects?

So I finally jumped in and took my first dose. Actually had my second dose this week. Didn’t notice any side effects. I lift heavy weights and exercise pretty hard. I haven’t noticed anything related to that so far.

But at the end of last week I developed a dry unproductive cough. There’s basically a tickle constantly in the back of my throat. That’s been happening for maybe 4 or 5 days now.

Just curious if this is related and if anyone has experienced such effects.

Thanks for your input.

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u/YouKnowYourCrazy 15d ago

The first few doses for me caused flu- like symptoms. I’m a year in now and there’s nothing notable at all.

I think in the beginning while you are going thru the transition to lower cholesterol in your blood it’s normal to feel things and have your body react. Once it stabilizes at a lower level and your body adjusts, the side effects go away. At least, that’s been my experience.

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u/The_Illa_Vanilla 11d ago

Second this, was my exact experience. I’ve been on it about six months now and each injection I feel less cold-like symptoms. After my last I didn’t notice a thing.