Review the side-effects of Evolocumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and gastroenteritis
Cardiovascular system: Raised blood pressure, increased or decreased heartbeat
Central Nervous System: Headache and dizziness
Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, influenza, cough, upper respiratory tract infections, and difficulty in breathing
Skin: Itching, rashes, injection site reactions such as erythema, pain and bruising
Others: Fever, swelling of the face or lips or eyes, weakness, backpain, myalgia or musculoskeletal pain, urinary tract infection, and dysuria (pain or burning sensation during urination)
• Evolocumab is only a part of the treatment which requires frequent lipid profile testing and necessary dose adjustments as per the advice of the physician.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and gastroenteritis
Cardiovascular system: Raised blood pressure, increased or decreased heartbeat
Central Nervous System: Headache and dizziness
Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, influenza, cough, upper respiratory tract infections, and difficulty in breathing
Skin: Itching, rashes, injection site reactions such as erythema, pain and bruising
Others: Fever, swelling of the face or lips or eyes, weakness, backpain, myalgia or musculoskeletal pain, urinary tract infection, and dysuria (pain or burning sensation during urination)
Other Precautions :
• Treatment with evolocumab should not be stopped suddenly because the levels of LDL cholesterol may increase.• Evolocumab is only a part of the treatment which requires frequent lipid profile testing and necessary dose adjustments as per the advice of the physician.