PRALUENT Reviews (ALIROCUMAB)Average Rating: 1.7 (104 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PRALUENT with similar:
Type: Biological Drug
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PRALUENT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | High cholesterol | Cramps , tingling , pain in my muscles , itchy | Hard to take this drug because once you get the injection is not looking back . | F | 67 | 0 weeks 2 a month 2X day | 12/6/2022 | 1 | To reduce cholesterol | 3 days After 1st dose, extreme tendinitis in the injected leg, I was unable to walk anywhere, it took weeks to right itself My cardiologist said it couldn't be from Praluent, and encouraged me to start again, 2nd dose flu like symptoms, 3rd dose in other leg, has led to painful cramps in the calf muscles, again painful to walk, 20 days in, it is still painful Statins produced the same effect which is why my cardiologist put me on Praluent The side effects are too much, I will not be taking this again | M | 67 | 3 months 150 2X M | 11/22/2022 | 1 | Can't take satins high cholesterol | Head ache Body. Joint pain skin burns and tingles. Veins in arms hangs looks swollen and blur lumps hate the way I feel. Can't hardly walk. Charlie horses in my feet and legs since the injection | F | 71 | 0 days 1X day | 10/24/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | Developed overall body itching (pruritus) Stopped after 2nd injection..45 days later still have itching. | M | 74 | 30 days 150mg x2 1X day | 10/19/2022 | 1 | Elevated cholesterol | Pain in my neck back,feet. I can't get off the floor. No energy and terrible pain I am stopping this medicine. | It did lower my cholesterol and LDL in half | F | 66 | 5 months 2X M | 10/16/2022 | 1 | Hyperlipidema, quardruple bypass | Swollen shut sinuses . Swelling of mouth tissue causing me to bite the side of cheek and cause sores in mouth. Migraine like headache for 3-4 days. So tired ,insomnia. Very harsh drug | I tell my cardiologist everything go. Seems I am not being paid attention to. I am considering skipping for a month. | F | 63 | 2 years 75mg 2X W | 9/13/2022 | 2 | High cholesterol. Couldn't take statins | Extreme pain in knees, legs, ankles , can't sleep at night because of discomfort!! | Very active, can't do much stuff anymore | M | 72 | 2 years 150 then 7 2X M | 9/2/2022 | 2 | High cholesterol | Musculoskeletal, worse after 3rd injection. Unable to function. | Works wonderfully at lowering cholesterol but takes the living out if life. Unable to carry out my regular routine. | F | 74 | 1 months 75mg 2X M | 8/22/2022 | 4 | High cholesterol | Had a hard time doing the injection mostly cause I hate needles but so far its okay. | Have high cholesterol , about 270 total. I can't take statins so my doctor prescribed this. I was really nervous about this , I don't tolerate meds too well. But so far there have been no problems except being anxious about the injection. I have labs next month so I'm curious about how well it works. I have to say that the company is great about working with you if you can't afford it. | F | 73 | 3 months 75 2X M | 7/26/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | Pain neck lower back buttocks hip upper right thigh and knees just started. Been To orthopedic drs chiropractor acupuncture physical therapy steroid injections pain mgmt drs no one helps was told maybe u should talk to Psychiatrist | Naproxen Tylenol Advil nothing helps. Pain comes on like someone flipped a switch to pain all over difficult to walk I’ve always exercised . Thought of it now works be impossible | F | 77 | 1 years 75mg 2X M | 7/22/2022 | 1 | Cholesterol of 200 & bypass surgery | Within 48 hours of first injection, severe pain in right hip. Muscles down the front of thigh ache and burn. Can barely walk now. Week ago was very active and working outdoors, now can't walk the length of my house without stopping 3 times. Screw this! No more. Quality of life is better than quantity. | M | 71 | 4 days 75 1X day | 7/20/2022 | 1 | Famial High Cholesterol | Flu like symptoms, extremely smelly urine, UTI, severe knee, back, shoulder pain, numb hand, neuropathy, fatigue, hair loss, weight gain | Insurance company would only approve Praulent. | F | 66 | 4 months 1 mg 2X M | 7/19/2022 | 5 | Elevated cholesterol | Pain at injection site | I have a family history of elevated cholesterol. I couldn't tolerate statins (caused peripheral neuropathy). I've not had any major problems with this med. It's been a game changer for me! | F | 2 years 75 mg 1X day | 7/11/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | Continuous burning thighs and legs which started about 3 days following 1st injection. Unable to sleep. Had my second injection a few days ago with symptoms much worse. | F | 74 | 1 months 75 2X M | 7/11/2022 | 1 | Lipid levels | Muscle pain that gradually became worse to the point of being bedridden. Weight loss of 40 pounds; extreme fatigue - couldn't cook dinners or even sweep the floor without extreme exhaustion. Kept taking praluent as it did not list side effects like this. Ultimately I started losing balance and stability, including leaning to one side. Saw lipid doctor who immediately took me off praluent and said this can happen but recovery will be slow - stays in system up to 100 days. I am at day 50 and greatly improved. If this drug works for you, wonderful, but for me it was a nightmare and I lost many months of life. These side effects need be addressed more. | M | 70 | 100 days 1X O | 7/8/2022 | 1 | High cholesterol | Severe fatigue, lightheaded, muscle spasms, muscle cramps, severe internal tremors, blurred vision, abdominal pains, muscle pain, headaches, weakness in legs, severe sinus, tinnitus. | It needs to be suspended for further investigation | 48 | 0 days 75mg 10X O | 7/5/2022 | 1 | Familial hypercholesterolemia | Increasing joint pain to existing osteoarthritis in hands, feet, neck, back. Just thought it was aging. Almost constant diarrhea from start of treatment. Memory fog. Weakness. Developed severe pain in ankle ligaments on outside of ankle behind the lateral malleolus (big bump). The tendon started snapping on R foot and could not walk. Ortho said I have old creaky feet. Then started on L foot with same. Couldn't walk at all abruptly. Can barely use my hands now due to pain. I am a seamstress and needle worker and hands won't work. It hurts unbearably just to wash my hands. | I searched for any info like this for months and finally tried Brave browser which does not censor. I am afraid now and wonder what else will happen. I stopped taking 3 weeks ago without consulting my cardio. I would rather die than not be able to walk because of a medication that is harmful. It did lower my total cholesterol from approx 400 to 200 but did not lower LDL. | F | 70 | 3 years 150 mg 2X M | 6/28/2022 | 1 | Family heart history | Knees both hurt. Reached for a toy on the floor and both heels suddenly felt bruised like they had been slammed against a brick wall. Excruciating pain. Saw ortho. Achilles heels almost ruptured. Painful to even use accelator to drive. Balance issues too on med. Discontinued with permission from heart dr. On regular statins, I had paralyzing muscle spasms in upper legs. Had to carry muscle relaxers for in case. | I think more warnings and research need to be done on this med. | F | 64 | 3 months 150 2X M | 6/5/2022 | 1 | Can't take statins | Swollen hands, feet, ankles, and face. Intense hip and leg pain. Can't walk. Dizzy. Extreme tiredness. | F | 64 | 2 months 75 MG 2X M | 6/1/2022 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Severe allergic reaction, resulting in sinus infection, clogged auditory tubes and severe tinnitus. | Do not take this or any other Biologic drug. It will ruin your life. It's been 4 years and I've lost my hearing, my job. | M | 49 | 2 days 2X M | 5/16/2022 |