What are the dangers of Prolia?

What are the serious side effects of Prolia?

• severe bone, joint, or muscle pain.
• serious infections, including serious urinary tract infections or skin infections.
• unusual fractures in the thigh bone*
• decreased bone production (bones take longer to form new tissue)

Does prolia affect blood pressure?

Talk with your doctor about which other treatments are better choices for you. Low blood calcium level. Prolia comes with a warning about a low level of calcium in the blood. This is called hypocalcemia.

Can Prolia cause kidney damage?

I have done a lot of research as I am someone who needs answers and yes kidney disease is not listed as a side effect of Prolia HOWEVER there are studies that show Prolia can cause a SIGNIFICANT increase in PTH levels ,,,, and high PTH over time can cause kidney disease !, PTH is not commonly tested nor was it at my …

Who should not take Prolia?

People with weakened immune systems are advised not to use to denosumab because it can lead to serious infections that require hospitalization (such as heart infections). It can also cause disintegration of the jaw, called osteonecrosis, and atypical femur fractures.

Does Prolia affect your heart?

Drug regulators in Australia are warning that the bone drugs Prolia and Xgeva, both of which use the active ingredient denosumab and are also available in the United States, could cause users to suffer abnormal heart rhythms linked to lowered calcium levels.

Can Prolia cause heart problems?

What is the safest drug for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis drugs compared
Class	Drug
ibandronate (Boniva)	monthly tablet or injection every three months
risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)	daily, weekly, or monthly tablet
zoledronic acid (Reclast)	yearly intravenous infusion

Who should not use Prolia?

Does Prolia make you gain weight?

Weight gain itself wasn’t reported as a side effect during clinical trials of Prolia. However, some people taking Prolia did have swelling in their arms or legs. And with swelling, your body weight can be quickly increased.