lipid.siteAge 30-39
Atorvastatin
Effective w/ side effects · Side effects: Fatigue · USD 9/mo · No prior auth needed
Mild fatigue, tolerable, kept on it alongside newer therapy.
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)
FH, an inherited condition, keeps LDL high from birth. Most people need more than one medicine. Here is what people with FH have tried.
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Share yours- Age 30-39
Inclisiran (Leqvio)
Well tolerated & effective · Side effects: Injection site reaction · USD 150/mo · Approved after appeal
Mild soreness for 2-3 days after each dose, otherwise no issues.
- Age 50-59
Alirocumab (Praluent)
Well tolerated & effective · USD 25/mo · Approved first try
Worked well for five years. Stopped only because of an insurance change.
- Age 50-59
Enlicitide (Lipfendra)
Well tolerated & effective · USD 330/mo · N/A-paid cash
Has to be taken on an empty stomach, so I take it first thing and wait before coffee.
Common questions
Send us a question- Why is my cholesterol high if I eat well and exercise?Genes set most of your LDL level. Food and exercise usually move it by 10 to 30%.
- Should my family get tested?If your LDL is 190 or higher, or heart disease came early in your family, yes: parents, brothers, sisters and children.
- What are PCSK9 shots, and who gets them?Shots that lower LDL by about 50 to 60% on top of a statin. They're usually for very high risk, familial hypercholesterolemia, or when statins don't suit you.
Related medicines
AtorvastatinEzetimibeInclisiran (Leqvio)Alirocumab (Praluent)
Other topics
Statin intoleranceHigh Lp(a)High coronary calcium (CAC) score or plaquePCSK9 drug denied by insurance