lipid.siteAlirocumab (Praluent)
Outcome
Well tolerated & effective
Would recommend
Yes
Dose
150mg every 2 weeks
Payer
Employer-sponsored
Coverage
Approved first try
Price
USD 25/mo
Side effects
None
Worked well for five years. Stopped only because of an insurance change.
Their story
I was on Praluent for years and it worked well, but a new job meant a new plan that wanted me to start the approval process over. I tried the new Lipfendra pill instead, paying cash for now. Taking it on an empty stomach took some getting used to.
Their story
Alirocumab (Praluent) · May 2021 to Jun 2026 · Well tolerated & effective
Enlicitide (Lipfendra) · Aug 2026 to now · Well tolerated & effective
All lab values
| Date | Total chol | LDL | Non-HDL | HDL | Trig | Lp(a) | ApoB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-01 | 330 | 245 | 284 | 46 | 150 | - | 180 |
| 2025-10-01 | 150 | 72 | 102 | 48 | 130 | - | 68 |
| 2026-09-20 | 158 | 80 | 111 | 47 | 135 | - | 72 |
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