Prolia Issues And Side Effects (Page 6)
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I am not going to have my next shot of Prolia due 11 June. I have already had two injections and lately have suffered horrible side effects such as terrible constipation, leg and foot cramps, skin rashes, stomach pain,etc.

I also found out that Prolia works by stopping the body's own bone production, causing old bone to become denser. This results in probable fractures due to old brittle bones, Prolia also causes low calcium levels in the blood, a weird side effect seeing it is supposed?to strengthen boned!

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Yes, a few days after getting my prolia shot I developed insomnia, vertigo, and confusion. I was extremely fatigued, and almost lost my job due to poor memory. I could think of no reason for these problems .Then a friend, who knew that I was being treated for osteoporosis, suggested it might be prolia! It's been 2 months since my shot. My insomnia seems to be getting less severe, and my concentration is returning. No more prolia for me. I would rather have a broken hip than a crazy mind

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I have posted about this before, but I am experiencing memory impairment. Right now, it is especially acute.
This drug makes me feel like my body is being crushed;. I guess my brain is too. Although I will not take
another dose, I am stuck with this for some time. Now it is resistance, Yoga for Osteoporosis, other exercise, and an alkaline diet.

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Suzi~Prolia makes bones denser is true but it is not new bone. It's old bad bone that it is manufacturing in the body and the second you fall, the breaks will be as bad or worse than with NO Prolia at all. Prolia is not the answer to osteoporosis. There are older medications that have basically zero side effects that work very well. Even Amgen knows Prolia is not what it was supposed to be and is busy cooking up a replacement for it. I hope this answers your question. Be well~Pood

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Regarding constipation, it is a problem for me, and was even worse when I was on mega doses of Calcium for Prolia induced Hypocalcemia. I switched to Calcium Phosphate, and find it not as constipating. In addition, I use Acacia Gum from HEATHER's TUMMY Fibers. Also, I take Sea Buckthorn oil supplements.

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It this drug makes "old bones become denser," that's a good thing, isn't it?

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Definitely. It was especially bad when my Calcium was low.

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I just had my first injection March 1st. Just this last week I have experienced the worst constipation I've ever had! It just dawned on me today to google constipation + side effect + Prolia, UGH!!!! What I wanted to address is your perception of how it works as opposed to what I was told. My Doctors told me it worked by extracting the calcium in our blood and depositing it in our bones and that is why Prolia depletes our calcium count. I was told to take 1200 mg of calcium daily and because I'm a 15 year post gastric bypass patient I'm taking a bariatric calcium supplement. BUT, what have you done about the constipation? I've add psyllium to my diet and that hasn't helped. What about a stool softener? Thanks!

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Oh my goodness DJ I suffered only 2 nights with shortness of breath and heart flutters. Never thought about it being prolia. Thanks for posting

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I had two Prolia injections. Loosing hair to the point where I am going to buy a wig. Anyone else having this thinning hair issue after using Prolia?

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Annie~Australia should have its own version of the FDA in the US. You will have to ask around and find what it is named and then give them a complete list of all side effects you have had with Prolia. Canada has one so I'm sure Australia has one too.
Your medications have to be cleared by some agency in your Country. You need to ask and maybe a pharmacist will know the answer to that question. Pood

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Don't do it!!! I have an earlier posting which you may be able to reference, but after 3 shots I was nearly debilitated to the point my family (not my prescribing) doctor had me tested for Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimers, and other neuro-muscular possibilities. I virtually became another person both physically and emotionally. After 6 months since my last injection I am beginning to return except for the nearly constant aching in my legs. As a former rower, skier, and teacher of stage movement I have always been able to walk great distances. Now, I'm lucky to be able to do 3 miles at a very slow pace and with considerable effort.

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Your story reads like mine. I did not get my second shot... Too many side effects. I'm too sick now.. And sorry I had the first shot. Now my goal is to wait, treat side effects and rebuild my health.... Thank you for sharing...

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Had prolia shot dec 9th and started bad skin rash very itchy. Went to derm gave me
Oinment, didnot help. Then had second shot june9th still have bad itchy rash!

I need to go for my next shot in December May pass it up,
The itchy is unbearable at times.

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Hi, I just started Prolia on Wednesday 8/12/2016. I had a routine checkup before the injection. I was fine health wise. I had the injection that afternoon. As the day went on I started to feel with flu like symptoms which lasted till the following Monday 8/17/2016. I called my doctor and she informed me that I should not have had that serious a side effect and to take mega dose "1,200 calcium" a day. Now I am concerned about kidney stones. "ONE DOSE MEDICINE DOES NOT FIT ALL". I may not take the next dose in Feb. 2017. We are all getting old, there will be different benefits to this stage of our lives. These medicines are just a "bandaid" to prolong the aging process, some are helpful some are detrimental. Choose what is best for you or none at all. GOD BLESS!

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Yes- I call it Prolia fog... My shirt term memory is so short term that it creates frustration daily.

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Anni, I had my last Prolia shot Feb. 23, 2015. The side effects have been horrible. I am still suffering from a lot of the side effects, including all of what you described. I will not take another shot!!

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Have had 2 inj's., heart fluttering, Weakness, fatigue, lightheaded, to the point of feeling like I was going to pass out, that was first inj., ended up in hospital, many diagnostics but nothing showed up. Did not relate it to Prolia inj. as it had been a few months since inj.. Had second inj. three weeks ago, side effects are severe, heart flutters, confusion, weakness, severe fatigue, almost to the extent of not being able to function, throat tightness hoarse voice, extreme heartburn and indigestion.... The list goes on and on. Wondering how long this will last, sometimes I feel like giving up, I am 73 years old

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Poodle: I am sorry to hear of your pain. Side effects vary for each individual. My initial contact with the FDA consisted of a list of my side effects.

Consider having a look at the National Osteoporosis Foundation web site.

FDA Online Med Watch: 1-800 332-0178
Amgen Health: 1-877-562-4111

You can request a free report of Prolia events from the FDA at:

Office of Management
Division of Freedom of Information (HFI-35)
5600 Fisher Lane Room 1035
Rockville, MD 20857

Call: 301-796-3900
Fax: 301-827-9267

I hope your doctor was able to give you some help.

Wishing you the best

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I'm not sure the FDA cares. I have never hurt so bad in my life -- my spine feels worse than when it breaks and I have constant headaches, cannot use right arm and after injection was barfing and diarrhea. I wish there were a way they could take our blood and put in clean blood without Prolia and it may help us start feeling better to get this stuff out of our bodies. There will NEVER be another injection in my life. It knocks out our immune system so a simple spider bite won't heal which is usually a 5 second job.

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Sorry you are dealing with the results of something that is supposed to be helpful. And you can bet the FDA knows more than what they share. Good luck to you.

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