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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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elizabeth44 | @elizabeth44 | 3 days ago

I have used Prolia for five years (shot twice a year). I never had any bad reactions but had some improvement with my bone density. My endocrinologist wants me to remain with Prolia most probably for life -- also, not to add anything else while on Prolia.

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bonesmcgee | @bonesmcgee | 2 days ago
In reply to @hsum4 "I have been on Prolia for 8 years and I'm in my 70s. I tried Evenity,..." + (show)
@hsum4

I have been on Prolia for 8 years and I'm in my 70s. I tried Evenity, but it was much too strong. Not sure what the future brings, but I have a hiatal hernia and the bisphosphonate pills would cause acid reflux.
hsum4

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How was Evenity too strong?

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bonesmcgee | @bonesmcgee | 2 days ago

I had 2 injections before having to quit for dental work. I had no side effects and my numbers actually improved.

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | 2 days ago
In reply to @sandrac "They work differently so the rec probably makes sense. Prolia builds bone and Evenity helps keep..." + (show)
@sandrac

They work differently so the rec probably makes sense. Prolia builds bone and Evenity helps keep your gains. I have had no problems on either drug. I have had 5 months of Evenity so far, and used Prolia for years with no issues. Good luck!

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I have been on Evenity for 11 months going into my last injection . Evenity promotes bone growth it’s an Anabolic medication . Prolia is a Antiresorptive medication it affects both density and quality aspects of bone . It does create more bone density than do bisphosphonates .

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sandrac | @sandrac | 2 days ago
In reply to @kristie2 "I have been on Evenity for 11 months going into my last injection . Evenity promotes..." + (show)
@kristie2

I have been on Evenity for 11 months going into my last injection . Evenity promotes bone growth it’s an Anabolic medication . Prolia is a Antiresorptive medication it affects both density and quality aspects of bone . It does create more bone density than do bisphosphonates .

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Sorry, I knew better and stated their properties exactly backwards. And Reclast also helps keep gains like Prolia.
You are right!

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