Discussions tagged “injectable medicines”

I was just prescribed Praluent for high cholesterol and I'm a bit nervous about starting it. I have a family history of heart disease, so my doctor put me on this along with my statin. Has anyone here used Praluent and has had any side effects? I'm worried about the possible reactions at the injection site that I've seen listed. I'm also pretty scared about the idea of an allergic reaction. Are the side effects really as bad as they sound, or have people had mild experiences? Also, any tips on injecting the pen would be super useful. I've never done anything like this before. I know it sounds a bit dramatic, but any insights you guys have would be really helpful.