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Title: Heart Medicine
Post by: rcristal on November 25, 2019, 02:29:15 PM
   Curious if anyone here has ever taken the Heart injection " Repatha.". If so, were there any side effects.

Thanks to all,

Rcristal
Title: Re: Heart Medicine
Post by: jazzlover on November 27, 2019, 02:00:38 PM
What is it supposed to do?
Title: Re: Heart Medicine
Post by: rcristal on November 27, 2019, 03:54:23 PM
Repatha is a relatively new drug to help with Heart artery blockage.  The patient self injects the medicine twice per month.  It actually lowers LDL very quickly.  It works well for many.  My Liver enzymes suddenly started to rise when I started on this drug.  Coincidence?  No Doctor knows.  I have gone off of it and continue to have my blood monitored.

Rcristal
Title: Re: Heart Medicine
Post by: jazzlover on November 27, 2019, 04:01:25 PM
I doubt it's a coincidence. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Title: Re: Heart Medicine
Post by: rcristal on November 27, 2019, 04:23:26 PM
 I fully agree.  And I certainly hope the drug caused it.  I am being closely monitored and will keep you posted.

Thanks,

Rcristal