Interesting. I wonder why one would take a med (since there are always side effects to any) If it’s not moving toward the sought-after goal? My H takes Rapatha injectable now.
Maybe it’s just an article flagging research progress in this area?
Pelacarsen was in a trial to determine if it is worth using more generally. Not all trials are successful.
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If I may ask, why did your husband move on to Rapatha? Is he having any side effects. I am on my third statin. The other two caused muscle aches (cramps) and my CK went up. I am getting blood work done this week to see if my CK is normal. After 6 weeks on the new statin I am not having any muscle issues. If my CK is elevated then my doctor may move me to Rapatha. Fingers crossed.
He moved on to Rapatha because he had muscle cramps from the first statin. I was not a fan of that because it seemed worthwhile to try other statins first and supplement with C0Q10. Rapatha has been around for a shorter time period so I felt like it was less proven than statins.
However, H is brand new to any cholesterol medication and was very put off by the muscle discomfort and wanted it gone. His lipid specialist also recommended it.
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