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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've gotten these injections every 6 months for 3 years with no side effects. My spine was really bad and now I've had a good report on my last bone scan.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have had 12 prolia shots. I had my last dexascan last week. I have had no side effects. The T score in my spine has gone -3.0 to -1.2. The T score in my femur has gone from -1.8 to -1.0. I was thrilled with these results. My physician has recommended I stop taking the prolia and just take the calcium/vitamin D supplement. I hope it is helpful to know that some women are having some very p
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Reviewer: Dawnn, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I received my one and only injection on March 7,2019 and my life has not been the same since. I had a severe allergic reaction which affected my face and ears and neck, it enhanced my asthma to the point of 3 asthmatic reactions which I never had until this injection. I had muscle, joint and back pain to th point that I could barely walk. This is not a hoax and the person in these reviews who said
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was reluctant to take this drug based on people's reviews on this site. Someone mentioned to me that it is less likely that those who have experienced no side effects consider writing reviews. I had my first injection last month and all is well. No discernible side effects. I do realize people's experiences are unique, but hopefully this review gives some balance on this site. I only gav
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Reviewer: plhateprolia, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Bone muscle aches, back pain, headaches, chills, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, voice change, jaw pain, fatigue, irritability, can't sleep, loss of appetite, IBS blurry vision and hair loss. Have had 2 shots, 3 mos. into second. Felt great before having.
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