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Compare Inclisiran (Leqvio) and LOVASTATIN (Lovastatin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Leqvio · PCSK9 siRNA
How it works
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) that silences PCSK9 mRNA in hepatocytes, providing long-lasting LDL-C reduction with twice-yearly dosing.
Approved for
Lovastatin, Mevacor, Altoprev · Statin
How it works
Statin agent
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
No specific warnings
Based on 12 Reddit discussions
Inclisiran
17%
positive
6 threads
LOVASTATIN
33%
positive
6 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for Inclisiran
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
19 upvotes
Threads directly comparing Inclisiran to other medications
Hi all, Posting on behalf of my mom (F55). She has familial cholesterol and is unable to take statin meds (due to adverse reaction that effects her muscles) so she was put on rapatha injections that are done every 2 weeks. This is the only option we had in Canada and she was having significant side
​ Some of you may remember me from [This Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/dv83sb/arwr_will_be_the_next_top_pharmaceutical_company/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x) where I talked about ARWR when it was sitting around $40 before it broke out and hit an ATH of $7
**47M with CAC 743** – Looking for Perspective I’m a 47-year-old male who recently had a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 743.9 (Agatston), which puts me >90th percentile for my age/sex. # CAC Breakdown: * Left Main: 146.0 * LAD: 171.5 * LCx: 237.1 * RCA: 189.4 * PDA: 0 Report impression:
**ALNY** ALNY is our top pick for 2022 as it nears a key inflection point: APOLLO-B data of patisiran in TTR-CM (mid- 22). This is set up for success given precedent cardiac subset data from TTR-PN trials. We model $2B+ sales for patisiran/vutrisiran in TTR-CM achievable given current $2B sales of
I have a stent and my numbers are not ideal LDL hovers between 90-110. However, HDL is 70 and Tryglicerides are very good (38 last time I checked). I take Crestor 20 mg. With life style and diet this is the best I can get. The doctor pushes me to do something to get LDL under 70. Here's where I stan
This is an automatic summary, [original](http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_17-3-2017-14-40-10) reduced by 78%. ***** > The first in a new class of gene-silencing drugs, known as inclisiran, has halved cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovas
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6 Reddit threads analysed for LOVASTATIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
78 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing LOVASTATIN to other medications
Hello Pharmacy Fam :) I’ve seen some conflicting published studies showing that pravastatin has much less of an effect on ALT, when compared to atorvastatin in comparable dosages. Obviously this is dependent on the patient… etc etc. But I couldn’t find anything comparing pravastatin or atorvastatin
Edit!: Correction - I took a 1/3 daily dose of a supplement that contains statins... My title meant to be specifically *prescription* statins... and, the supplement at 0.4% Monacolin K per serving and me only taking 1/3 a serving... that works out to 400mg \* 0.004 / 3 = 0.5mg dose of lovastati
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My name is john and I’m/was a 320lb 46 year old type 2 diabetic. Here is my story, On the 4/13/2015 I got a call from my doc (really a nurse practitioner) and said my A1C was 10.2 and I needed a specialist. It had never been that high. When I ate like crap it only got up to 8.something. I had just
I've been trying to figure it out. It has a note of Hawaiian punch, that white yellow pineapple gummy bear and its almost but not quite minty to me. A coworker said it reminded her of the smell of your pockets/pouch that had pencil shavings in it. But there's something major that I can't place. Help
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Inclisiran is a PCSK9 siRNA, while LOVASTATIN belongs to the Statin class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
LOVASTATIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
This comparison is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medication decisions.