Repatha (evolocumab) is a prescription injection that lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and the need for heart surgery in adults with ...

You can inject Repatha into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. It’s injected subcutaneously (under the skin). If you’re injecting it into your upper arm, you may need a family member or caregiver to ...

More common side effects of Repatha may include cold and flu-like symptoms, back pain, and injection site reactions. Mild Repatha side effects also include headache, fatigue, stomach cramping, and ...