Can praluent cause high blood pressure?

Short answer: not typically. Praluent (alirocumab) is not known to cause high blood pressure as a common or predictable side effect.

What has been seen:
- The most common side effects are injection-site reactions, flu-like symptoms, back or joint pain, and fatigue.
- Hypertension has been reported in some cases in trials and labeling, but it is not considered a common or clearly causal effect of the medication. If it occurs, it’s usually something your clinician would evaluate in the broader context of your health.

If you have high blood pressure or notice a new or worsening rise in BP after starting Praluent:
- Talk to your doctor. They can check your BP, review other meds or conditions that could affect blood pressure, and decide on next steps.
- Don’t stop or change your medication without medical advice.

If you’d like, I can summarize the official labeling for Praluent’s adverse effects or tailor info to your specific situation.