Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is a Repatha injection. This medicine helps treat high cholesterol. It lowers the 'bad' type of cholesterol, which you may hear called 'LDL' for short. Repatha is added to treatment when diet 
and other cholesterol medicines are not enough. 

This medicine is injected under the skin with a small needle. This is known as a 'subcutaneous  injection". Repatha can be given once every 2 weeks, or once every 4 weeks. You should take it exactly as YOUR doctor tells you to.

Before you inject a dose at home, your health care team will train you. You should also read the 'Instructions for Use'. You will need to feel confident in your training. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. Remember, always read the label to make sure you have the right medicine, and the right dose.

Most patients tolerate this medicine well. You may have a reaction at the injection site, such as redness, pain, or bruising. This is normal if the reaction is mild, and it should go away. Other common side effects include back pain, the "flu", and symptoms of the common cold. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare side effects can occur. With Repatha, this includes an allergic reaction. Get help right away if you have a severe rash or itching, redness, a swollen face, or trouble breathing. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely.

For best results with Repatha, you should use a calendar to track your doses. Also, read the "Patient Package Insert" for full information.