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Overview
It's used when statins aren't enough or aren't tolerated.
What it's used for
- High LDL cholesterol
- Lowering heart attack and stroke risk
How to take it
- Inject under the skin as scheduled.
- Let it warm to room temperature first.
Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
Side effects
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Cold-like symptoms
Call 911Swelling of the face, lips, or throat, hives, or trouble breathing
Warnings
- Used with diet and often a statin.
Other medicines, foods, and alcohol
- Few interactions.
Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Talk with your provider.
Missed doses, overdose, and storage
If you miss a dose
Take it within 7 days, then continue your schedule. If more than 7 days, ask your provider.
If someone takes too much
Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.
Storing it
Keep in the refrigerator; can be kept at room temperature for up to 30 days.
Conditions it's used for
Sources
- DailyMed: FDA drug label for Alirocumab (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- MedlinePlus: Drugs, herbs, and supplements
- FDA: Drugs@FDA
Last updated 2026-11-13.