Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Posted by Veruska @veriska, Mar 7, 2017

I received the results from my bone test and they have recommended I start Prolia. I have read the side effects and I am concerned. Has anyone use this drug and if so what side effects have you experienced. Thank you

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sue225 | @sue225 | Apr 17, 2020

In reply to @ritafarmer "I did not have any side effects from Reclast--it just didn't do much to improve my..." + (show)

Oh, okay, thankyou. All info is valuable!

sue225 | @sue225 | Apr 17, 2020

In reply to @debbiem "I don’t think re-classed is intended to improve bone density. From what my endocrinologist told me,..." + (show)

@debbiem I looked up Reclast (also known as Zoledronic Acid) on the National Osteoporosis Foundation website. N.O.F. says that Zoledronic acid "is approved for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women....Zoledronic Acid increases bone density and reduces the incidence of spine and non-spine fractures, including hip fractures." (more details on the site).

JK | @contentandwell | Apr 18, 2020

In reply to @sue225 "@debbiem I looked up Reclast (also known as Zoledronic Acid) on the National Osteoporosis Foundation website...." + (show)

@sue225 @debbiem @ritafarmer
I do know a couple of women who are on Reclast and have not had side-effects.
I was also under the impression that only two of the drugs given for osteoporosis improved bone density, the others maintain it, but I did some googling and apparently I was incorrect. It is confusing, for sure, and that all of these drugs can have side-effects makes it especially so.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/newer-osteoporosis-treatments-build-stronger-bones#1
This is a very good article about drugs for osteoporosis. I generally find Mayo to be one of the best sources for information.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869
JK

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 14, 2020

In reply to @debbiem "I don’t think re-classed is intended to improve bone density. From what my endocrinologist told me,..." + (show)

Hello @debbiem,

It has been a while since you last posted about osteoporosis. How are you doing now? Have you had any change in meds or any improvement in bone density?

I would enjoy hearing from you. Will you post again with an update?

twocents | @twocents | Nov 18, 2020

Hi, Thankyou for checking in. I have a Dexascan this Friday, so I don’t know if I’ve had any improvement. I opted not to take any of the osteo drugs. Instead taking
Vitamins and I joined Osteostrong. I’m hoping for the best!

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 18, 2020

In reply to @twocents "Hi, Thankyou for checking in. I have a Dexascan this Friday, so I don’t know if..." + (show)

I will be hoping for the best results as well, @twocents! I would love to hear from you when you get the results. Will you post an update when you can?