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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 7 1:45pm | Replies (45)
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I am 81 years old and I had three shots of Prolia before my current doctor gave me the choice of either remaining on Prolia for the rest of my life, or switching to Reclast. She felt now was the perfect time to make the switch since I hadn't been taking Prolia for that long. She said they are switching most of their patients from Prolia to Reclast because of the bone resorption but because of my age, if I chose to remain on Prolia for the rest of my life, I could do so although she recommended I make the switch. I had my first Reclast infusion with no side effects whatsoever. Glad I made the switch.
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I am 78.
After 3 shots of Prolia, my hair suddenly fell out by the handful!
About a week after I had the shot, I had a COVID shot. I was concerned, but the pharmacist assured me that wouldn't be a problem.
A few days later, my whole head started to "tingle" then my hair fell out by the handful.
I refused to get another shot, so the doctor had me start Risedronate - a pill taken once a week.
My hair is still falling out and I have other side effects.
I am waiting for a specialist appointment to see if there is another alternative.