# Does blood pressure medication always suck?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [March 5, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-blood-pressure-medication-always-suck/998471 "2024-03-05T04:08:06Z")\
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> [@Wesley\_Clark](#):
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> Another thing to keep in mind is that PCSK9 inhibitors can lower LDLs dramatically and do not cause muscle pain. However they are injections and they cost more than generic statins.

I finally switched to one of these, _Praluent_, after the muscle pain interfered with me sleeping without excruciating leg cramps for more than an hour. Easy self-injections, much like a epi-pen every two weeks. With GoodRx the monthly cost is $225 without insurance coverage. My pharmacist was able to get me on a patient assistance plan with the makers so that my cost is $0.

I now no longer fear waking up gasping in pain from muscle cramps in my legs.

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