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Possible side effects

Repatha^® (evolocumab) - information for patients

Possible Side Effects¹

Like all medicines, Repatha^® can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

flu (high temperature, sore throat, runny nose, cough and chills)
common cold, such as runny nose, sore throat or sinus infections (nasopharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infections)
feeling sick (nausea)
back pain
joint pain (arthralgia)
muscle pain
injection-site reactions, such as bruising, redness, bleeding, pain or swelling
allergic reactions including rash
headache

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

hives, red itchy bumps on your skin (urticaria)
flu-like symptoms

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):

Swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat (angioedema)

For a list of possible side effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL).

References:

Repatha^® (evolocumab) Patient Information Leaflet.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Side effects can be reported directly to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) using the available methods via www.hpra.ie. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Side effects should also be reported to Amgen Limited on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160.

Please report any potential quality issue with the Amgen product you have received, by calling us on +44 (0) 1223 436441 or Freephone 1800 535 160 and providing us with the details. Please ensure that you keep your packaging, so we are able to identify your product more easily.

For a list of possible side effects, please see

Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Repatha® (evolocumab) - information for patients Possible Side Effects1

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):

References:

Reporting of side effects:

Repatha^® (evolocumab) - information for patients

Possible Side Effects¹