What are the benefits of taking Prolia?

In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and a high risk of fractures, Prolia has the added benefit of lowering the risk of new vertebral and hip fractures. Prolia can be used to treat osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women, including osteoporosis caused by steroid use.

Do the benefits of Prolia outweigh the risks?

The FDA Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs voted unanimously that the benefits of denosumab treatment likely outweigh the risks for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

How many years should you take Prolia?

How many years can I take Prolia? You can keep taking Prolia for as many years as your doctor recommends. Studies of the drug were done over a 3-year period, but it can be used for longer periods of time. Prolia has been shown to be a safe and effective option for treating osteoporosis and reducing bone loss.

How does Prolia work for 6 months?

“The way that denosumab (Prolia) works is that it’s a fully human monoclonal antibody to RANK ligand. So when you give somebody a shot in the arm of this drug every six months, they get a six-month period during which the antibody is active, after which it stops working.

Is Prolia good for You?

Prolia is used to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis with a high risk of bone fracture, and in women and men with a high risk of bone fracture caused by receiving treatments for certain types of cancer. Prolia is also used to treat glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women at high risk of bone fracture.

Is Prolia best for osteoporosis?

Prolia is considered to be the one of the safest osteoporosis meds and least complicated to administer–2 shots a year. It doesn’t have the gastro-intestinal problems of the bisphosphonates (Boniva, Fosomax, etc.) It also doesn’t have the high risk of femur fractures like the others do.

How many years can you take Prolia?

Long-term use of bisphosphonates increases the risk of fractures so they should not be used beyond 3-5 years. Prolia, with the generic name Denosumab, is a type of monoclonal antibody, which stops the natural breakdown of bones. Prolia is injected two times per year.

Is Prolia a correct medicine for osteoporosis?

Prolia ® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in men and women who will be taking corticosteroid medicines (such as prednisone) for at least six months and are at high risk for fracture.