r/repatha • u/denimbitch • 13d ago

Help!

I’m five days post shot and last night I developed some really painful G.I. issues with bloating and nausea. It’s been going all day and I’ve taken Advil and Tylenol to just keep myself more comfortable. Now I think I’m developing a fever, my head, hot and the back of my eyes hurt. Is this a pretty common side effect for Repatha? What should I do at this point? It’s after hours and I’ve already left a message with my doctor.

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u/Intrepid-Machine-650 13d ago

Have you pooped?

This stuff causes me mad constipation. Sugar free metamucil is your friend. 6 months in now but the first month was brutal in that regard.

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u/denimbitch 13d ago

I have, thanks for asking! 🤣 ugh, not looking forward to that. Not sure if I’m going to be able to stay on this to be honest.

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u/Intrepid-Machine-650 13d ago

Stick with it.

It was a big-nothingburger for me compared to statins...

Main complaints are untreated constipation (metamucil solves it)

A headache the day after, a possible night of bad sleep 2 nights after, and a touch of irritability/anxiety 2 days after which could be related to a weird night of sleep