lipid.siteAtorvastatin
Outcome
Stopped-side effects
Would recommend
Mixed
Dose
80mg
Payer
Private insurance
Coverage
No prior auth needed
Price
USD 7/mo
Side effects
Muscle pain, Fatigue
Thigh and shoulder aches that made walking my dog hard. Tried a lower dose first, same thing.
Their story
After my heart attack I couldn't stay on statins because of muscle pain. My plan denied Repatha even with the paperwork from my cardiologist. I switched to Lerochol through the direct cash program while my appeal sat in limbo. The monthly shot has been easy.
Their story
Atorvastatin · Apr 2024 to Jul 2024 · Stopped-side effects
Evolocumab (Repatha) · Aug 2024 to Aug 2024 · Stopped-cost
Lerodalcibep (Lerochol) · Jan 2026 to now · Well tolerated & effective
All lab values
| Date | Total chol | LDL | Non-HDL | HDL | Trig | Lp(a) | ApoB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-15 | 240 | 165 | 198 | 42 | 160 | - | 122 |
| 2026-04-15 | 120 | 48 | 76 | 44 | 140 | - | 52 |
Topics:Statin intolerancePCSK9 deniedStatin muscle pain
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