Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of osteoporosis, treatment induced bone loss, bone metastases, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma and giant cell tumor of bone. It was developed by the company Amgen.Denosumab is designed to target RANKL (RANK ligand), a prot...
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Positive Experiences with Osteoporosis
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Prolia1,032 posts
Fewer patient posts reported that Prolia helped them when used for Osteoporosis (37% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Denosumab
Fewer patient posts reported that Denosumab helped them when used for Osteoporosis (56% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Fosamax
Fewer patient posts reported that Fosamax helped them when used for Osteoporosis (7% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Zometa
More patient posts reported that Zometa helped them when used for Osteoporosis (56% higher than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Xgeva
Sorry, there are not enough posts to calculate the overall score of Xgeva for Osteoporosis
Reclast
More patient posts reported that Reclast helped them when used for Osteoporosis (41% higher than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Forteo
More patient posts reported that Forteo helped them when used for Osteoporosis (69% higher than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Boniva
Fewer patient posts reported that Boniva helped them when used for Osteoporosis (39% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Actonel
Fewer patient posts reported that Actonel helped them when used for Osteoporosis (23% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Evista
More patient posts reported that Evista helped them when used for Osteoporosis (55% higher than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
Zoledronic Acid
Fewer patient posts reported that Zoledronic Acid helped them when used for Osteoporosis (98% lower than average of other Osteoporosis treatments)
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Prolia Top Concerns
Based on 1,032 patient discussions on healthcare websites and blogs
after 6 years on Boniva, my osteoporosis is getting worse. I didn't absorb the medication. My family doc prescribes Prolia. I am concerned of the ...cancer, if i can take Prolia. If anyone can guid...
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I started Prolia in Dec 2011 for osteoporosis. I had previously been on IV Boniva & Reclast for 5 ...consulted my Dr as I only recently thought Prolia might be the reason for the pain...
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...best to treat my osteoporosis. Dr. said either Forteo or Prolia. He prefers Forteo. I was on Boniva for 5-6 years for osteopenia with some improvement, ...injection. Dr. said Prolia is same ...
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Has anyone with RA and osteophorosis had the Prolia shot?
I tried fosomax and had stomach issues, so now they would like for me to try the twice a...
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...osteopenia (4 years) when I started arimidex. My MO ordered a ...the arimidex and I had osteoporosis. Don't know my numbers ...treating the osteo issue with Prolia. My PCP isn't currently i...
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I've been taking Calcium Citrate twice daily since my ...have not officially been diagnosed with osteoporosis but given the significant ...have my first injection of Prolia next week and will ke...
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In the past I took Fosamax,Actenol, two infusions of Reclast and two injections of Prolia for osteoporosis. I suffered from esophogus ...the meds I took. I suffer from gum
pain now. Please do not...
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I take a shot of Prolia every 6 months and it seems to be helping my bone loss. I am going to have another scan in August it see if it has helped even more. The only drawback...
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...MO about taking a Prolia shot? I have osteoporsis ...My MO is having me take the Prolia to help counteract the bone loss from...
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My mothers rash turned out to be Shingles after her Prolia shot may be to low immune system afterwards, still ...back pain and has had the Shingles for 2 weeks now...
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