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Praluent Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: alirocumab for solution for subcutaneous injection
- Brand Name: Praluent
- Drug Class: PCSK9 Inhibitors
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Praluent Side Effects Center
What Is Praluent?
Praluent (alirocumab) injection is a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9) inhibitor antibody indicated as adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, who require additional lowering of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C).
What Are Side Effects of Praluent?
Common side effects of Praluent include:
- sore throat and runny or stuffy nose (nasopharyngitis),
- injection site reactions (swelling, pain, itching, redness, tenderness),
- influenza,
- urinary tract infection,
- diarrhea,
- bronchitis,