Anjali Dasgupta Anjali Dasgupta Asked 6 months ago

Does repatha cause weight gain?

My doctor prescribed Repatha for my high cholesterol. I'm always worried about medication side effects, especially weight gain. Is it common for people to gain weight while taking Repatha?

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Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, the only thing causing my weight gain is the extra parathas I eat, not my Repatha injection! There is no real link between this medicine and gaining weight. So you can take your dose peacefully without worrying about your waistline.

Sister Shiny Joseph Sister Shiny Joseph Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In my years of clinical practice, I haven't seen patients gaining weight specifically due to Repatha. It is a biological drug that targets cholesterol receptors, so it doesn't affect your metabolism or appetite like some other drugs do. If you notice weight gain, it might be due to other lifestyle changes.

Mohinder Singh Mohinder Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I am 70 now and have been taking this injection for a long time. My weight has remained exactly the same throughout the treatment. Do not fear weight gain; protecting your heart from cholesterol damage is much more important at our age.

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Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Don't worry about weight gain with this one, sister. Repatha is very clean in terms of metabolic side effects. Just focus on keeping your heart healthy and taking your dose on time, and don't let these unnecessary worries stress you out.

Sudarshan Bhat Sudarshan Bhat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have been interacting with many patients on PCSK9 inhibitors for years. Gaining weight is extremely rare with Repatha. Most people actually feel better and start exercising more, which helps them lose weight. Just stick to your routine and keep your doctor updated.

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Pooja Kulkarni Pooja Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, there is no connection between Repatha and weight gain, yaar. I've been taking it and my weight has been totally stable. If you are putting on weight, it might be water retention or something else, so just get it checked with your doc once.

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