Prolia An Experimental Drug?

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Is Prolia FDA approved? I had my 1st injection December 2015 with no side effects or problems except my insurance is refusing to pay saying it is an experimental drug. Don't know if it is worth fighting them for.

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Hello, Judy!

Yes, it was approved by the FDA to treat Osteoporosis back in June of 2010.

What is your diagnosis? If you don't have Osteoporosis, that may be why they are saying it's experimental. It could be that it's just not approved to treat your issue.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including administration site irritation, redness, swelling, headache and joint pain.

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My diagnosis is osteopenia, not osteoporosis (yet). That explains why they are not paying, even though my Dr. Recommended the injection. Thanks so much for your input .

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They should still pay. I have osteopina also and it has worked to improve my bone density and insurance pays.

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