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10 years on Prolia and requiring extractions lower jaw
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 2 4:23pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
Wow that's great you are still skiing TO me the whole tragedy of this is I am giving it up (for now) because unlike you the drugs scare me and the main reason is I am always having this or that tooth attended to. An oral surgeon told me I had had a lot of good expensive dental work in the past but that meant I'd probably be needing it in the future so those dental side effects could be a problem
Your numbers sure got better too
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@sl303 thank you for your response. I think you’re making a wise decision. The dental side effects are definitely a problem. I wish I had had more information on these drugs 10 years ago.
Since I am having a consultation with an oral surgeon later this month I have decided to take one more injection. Since Prolia is now is replaced by biosimilar Jubbonti I will be receiving the injection this week as I am due.
I will request a consultation with an osteoporosis specialist re transitioning to a different bisphosphonate and Zoledronic acid would appear to be the preferred one upon my research.
I could not find much information or studies done on patients on Prolia for 10 years, only that transition off is recommended to preserve the gains.
Also family physicians need to take time explaining the risk of side effect of Prolia such as ONJ, Atypical femur fractures, how long to remain on it and to have plan for a safe transition off it. Also dental assessment should be a requirement before starting these meds.
It’s been nothing but a source of anxiety for me now. I hope I made the right decision of doing one more injection before transitioning.