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Dr. Roach: PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins

Dr. Roach: PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins
health9/29/2025

We have decades of experience using statins, so they remain the first choice for most.

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial if one cannot take statins? — D.C.S. Dear D.C.S.: ... [3183 chars]