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Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 13 3:27pm | Replies (1246)Comment receiving replies
I’ve been on Prolia for 3 years with no side effects. My spine improved & is now in the normal range. I’ve continued to lose bone mass in my hips & they are -3.2.
My Dr recommends Evenity but I am reluctant. Tymlos & Forteo are not covered by Medicare & my copay under my prescription plan is over $1k a month. I don’t qualify for assistance. I’ve added more exercise ( weight vest & other stuff) & am staying on Prolia for now. I’m 71 & fit. Very active.
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My mother was on Prolia and her only side effect was loosing all of her teeth, some of them being expensive as many were artificial teeth. She had extensive dental work done over the decades. She was 101 when the doctor ordered Prolia for her.
My copay for Forteo with Medicare and My prescription plan dropped after two months from 1000 range to $ 240 monthly the rest of year. A couple of other prescriptions I take dropped to almost free. I’m planning that January 2024 I’ll start over . Check it out. I was very worried about many things about Forteo, but it is going great.
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I recommend watching this video about Prolia:
Combined and Sequential Approaches to Osteoporosis Therapy - Bing video
You should not do Forteo or Tymlos after Prolia. Getting off Prolia is a big risk in terms of rapid bone loss and increased fracture risk. Evenity might be okay- check the video on this and with your doc. Most do Reclast or alendronate after Prolia.