Manish Singh Manish Singh Asked 4 months ago

Is repatha used for weight loss?

My friend mentioned a medicine called Repatha for cholesterol. I'm also trying to lose some weight. I was wondering, is Repatha used for weight loss, or is it only for specific conditions? I'm looking for safe ways to manage my weight.

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Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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No beta, Repatha is not for reducing weight; it is used for lowering very high cholesterol. For weight, we must rely on eating simple home-cooked food, light walks, and drinking warm water with a bit of lemon in the morning.

Rajiv Makhija Rajiv Makhija Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haha, I wish it was that easy! Repatha is actually for cholesterol control, not for shedding those extra paratha pounds. We still have to do the hard work of dieting, unfortunately.

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Sister Shiny Joseph Sister Shiny Joseph Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As far as I know from my practice, Repatha is a cholesterol-lowering injection (PCSK9 inhibitor) and is not approved or used for weight loss. Please don't take such heavy prescription medications without a cardiologist's direct advice.

Ritu Rastogi Ritu Rastogi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how overwhelming it feels when you are looking for ways to manage your health and weight. But Repatha is actually prescribed only for severe cholesterol problems, so please don't use it for weight management as it could be risky.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about finding quick weight loss drugs. Repatha is actually a serious medicine for cholesterol issues, not weight loss. Let's just focus on cleaner eating and regular workouts instead!

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