Patients received at least mg calcium and IU vitamin D supplementation daily. In the glucocorticoid-initiating subpopulation, Prolia significantly increased lumbar spine BMD compared to the active-control at one year Active-control 0. In the glucocorticoid-continuing subpopulation, Prolia significantly increased lumbar spine BMD compared to active-control at one year Active-control 2.
The FDA approval of Prolia in the treatment of bone loss in men with non-metastatic prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy ADT was based on a 3-year, randomized , double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-national study conducted in 1, men.
The mean baseline lumbar spine BMD T-score was Seventy-nine percent of patients received ADT for more than 6months at study entry. All men received at least mg calcium and IU vitamin D supplementation daily. The primary efficacy variable was percent change in lumbar spine BMD from baseline to month Lumbar spine BMD was higher at 2 years in Prolia-treated patients as compared to placebo-treated patients [ The FDA approval of Prolia for the treatment of bone loss in women receiving adjuvant aromatase inhibitor AI therapy for breast cancer was based on a 2-year, randomized , double-blind, placebo-controlled, multinational study.
Sixty-two percent of patients received adjuvant AI therapy for more than 6 months at study entry. Lumbar spine BMD was higher at 12 months in Prolia-treated patients as compared to placebo-treated patients [ Adverse events associated with the use of Prolia for postmenopausal osteoporosis may include, but are not limited to, the following:.
Adverse events associated with the use of Prolia for male osteoporosis may include, but are not limited to, the following:. Adverse events associated with the use of Prolia for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis may include, but are not limited to, the following:. Any patient who presents with thigh or groin pain should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femur fracture.
Multiple Vertebral Fractures MVF Following Discontinuation of Prolia Treatment Following discontinuation of Prolia treatment, fracture risk increases, including the risk of multiple vertebral fractures.
New vertebral fractures occurred as early as 7 months on average 19 months after the last dose of Prolia. Prior vertebral fracture was a predictor of multiple vertebral fractures after Prolia discontinuation. If Prolia treatment is discontinued, consider transitioning to an alternative anti-resorptive therapy.
Serious skin infections, as well as infections of the abdomen, urinary tract and ear were more frequent in patients treated with Prolia. Endocarditis was also reported more frequently in Prolia-treated patients.
The incidence of opportunistic infections and the overall incidence of infections were similar between the treatment groups. Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention if they develop signs or symptoms of severe infection, including cellulitis. Patients on concomitant immunosuppressant agents or with impaired immune systems may be at increased risk for serious infections.
In patients who develop serious infections while on Prolia, prescribers should assess the need for continued Prolia therapy. Dermatologic Adverse Reactions In the same clinical trial in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, epidermal and dermal adverse events such as dermatitis, eczema and rashes occurred at a significantly higher rate with Prolia compared to placebo. Most of these events were not specific to the injection site.
Consider discontinuing Prolia if severe symptoms develop. Consider discontinuing use if severe symptoms develop. Suppression of Bone Turnover In clinical trials in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, Prolia resulted in significant suppression of bone remodeling as evidenced by markers of bone turnover and bone histomorphometry.
The significance of these findings and the effect of long-term treatment are unknown. Monitor patients for these consequences, including ONJ, atypical fractures, and delayed fracture healing. Pancreatitis has been reported with Prolia. In women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, the overall incidence of new malignancies was 4.
In men with osteoporosis, new malignancies were reported in no patients in the placebo group and 4 3. A causal relationship to drug exposure has not been established. Pain in extremity and musculoskeletal pain have also been reported in clinical trials. Additionally, in Prolia-treated men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer receiving ADT, a greater incidence of cataracts was observed. Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody. As with all therapeutic proteins, there is potential for immunogenicity.
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Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. She is very scared of the side effects.
After reading your stories I advised her not to start with this drug. She will be 75 years old soon. So I believe you all agree that she shouldn't start this? I had my first and ONLY shot of Prolia in September so any suggestion that once the drug is out of our bodies all will be well is an out and out illogical lie. The damage has already been done. Following the shot had crushing pain in my ribs, bruising, rash, numb toes, and then UTI which looks to have turned into Interstitial Cysstitis.
My eyes are playing up too. I am constantly nauseaus, rapid heartbeat and greatly fatigued. This drug is poison Tried to warn my sister but she believed the doctor's extolling of its virtues and people like us as "all in our heads".
Does it ever completely resolve, ever? Can't take much more. Back to the doctor tomorrow only to be told the same old same old What can we do? I'm desperate. I am so sorry for all of you who have had such a horrible experience. I just had to speak up, though, in all fairness, as one for whom it has worked.
I'm out of osteoporosis and into osteopenia. Tried everything else except reclast which is a super heavy duty bone drug - nothing I tried worked until prolia. I only wish, with all my heart, it had worked for all of you. I received my sixth shot of Prolia on March 16, Approximately eight days after injection,I began experiencing crippling back pain, dizziness,nausea,heartburn,chest pain,and a sinus infection.
It is now May 27,,and the back pain has got so debilitating,it hurts to sit,can barely walk,nothing I have tried has helped. The burning and pain in the bones in my spine is so bad,it has near crippled me.
I also was treated for a UTI about 3 weeks ago. Have not had one of those in over 20 years. As soon as one infection clears up,another one starts. Prolia definitely has compromised my immune system. I looked back on calendar to September , days after receiving Prolia injection,began experiencing severe jaw pain,could not even chew food.
Dentist suggested an orthotic to wear,maybe I would get relief. Paid I returned it,but only was refunded About two weeks after Prolia injection,the back pain started. Went to chiropractor,was given prednisone injection.
Nothing relieved the back pain. Had flu like symptoms,a sinus infection,chest pain,was so dizzy,I would almost fall down. Never putting together all that was happening to me and Prolia injection. Received an injection of Prolia on August 21, Same exact symptoms,dizziness,nausea,severe back and neck pain,constant infections. Had I not looked back on my calendars,I never would have put all this together. I could not imagine what kept happening to me,one illness and pain after the other,constant prednisone injections.
Prolia has literally ruined my life. I am only 59 and feel like I am No energy,constant debilitating pain and infections. If you are ever offered this medication,turn it down. Do not take the shot. Once it is in your system,you have to suffer the side effects for as long as it stays in your system,and maybe longer,I don't know.
I am going for injections in my spine Wednesday,hoping I get some kind of relief,so I am able to walk better. Thinking back,the back and neck pain that I have,where it is my bones started after starting Prolia. I was very active before starting Prolia. This drug has near crippled me. I will never take another osteoporosis medicine. I will deal with a broken back first. Join award-winning journalist and author Sam Quinones will join us for a Nov.
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