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Does Taking Praluent Shot For High Cholesterol Causes Extreme Fatigue?
Has anyone suffered from extreme fatigue with taking Praluent injectables, for familia high cholesterol, along with muscle tightness and voice becoming hoarse. My muscles in my legs feel like I exercised and are tight and sore when I bend down. I m just took my 5th injection. Thank you, Debbie
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Hi,
Praluent is composed of 'alirocumab', which is a human monoclonal antibody.
It works by helping the liver reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood. Common side effects of Praluent include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, injection site reactions,
urinary tract infection, diarrhea, bronchitis, muscle pain or spasms, and sinus infection.
Some of the symptoms what your experiencing could be a side effect caused by the medication. Kindly take conservative measures to overcome such symptoms.
If the symptoms continue and become worse, you need to seek medical attention promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Praluent is composed of 'alirocumab', which is a human monoclonal antibody.
It works by helping the liver reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood. Common side effects of Praluent include sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, injection site reactions,
urinary tract infection, diarrhea, bronchitis, muscle pain or spasms, and sinus infection.
Some of the symptoms what your experiencing could be a side effect caused by the medication. Kindly take conservative measures to overcome such symptoms.
If the symptoms continue and become worse, you need to seek medical attention promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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