Greetings @louise2023, welcome to Connect and a brand new year. I think it is a good time to join our forum. Our mission is one of sharing. Knowledge is power and one of the ways we can increase our personal knowledge is by learning from others. At the age of 80, I am also amazed at the number of folks who have side effects exactly the opposite of someone else after taking the same medication. Our clinicians are also challenged to learn as much as possible about our experiences and tolerances. And then of course there are the results of tests like DEXA scan.

Have you had a chance to ask your doctor/clinician why Prolia has been chosen for you? Perhaps you have some condition like an allergic reaction to bisphosphonates. Or perhaps you take another medication that might not work well with other options.

Have you read about Prolia on the website? All known side effects should be updated and printed there or on their prescribing dosage insert. You can also call the company, Amgen, and talk with a medical professional about your situation. That number is 800-772 6436.

I see you are on a drug holiday from Alendronate. I don't think that will be possible with Prolia. However, please ask one of the folks at Amgen. You don't want to have any fractures.

I don't know what your current bone status might be. Have your scan scores been stable? And just in case you might want to know......Evenity, which is the newest bone builder as well as a bone protector appears to be a 12-month option for some patients if they need more strength. Evenity is also an Amgen product.

You know......everyone is slightly different in how their bodies handle medications. So it is hard to "cut to the chase" so to speak.

Please tell us a little more. Thanks,
Chris