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Reviewer: Lois, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had my first Prolia injection Dec. 2011 and will have my second June 2012. I have had absolutely no side effects. It has been just like the flu shot - once you get it you don't think about it and life goes on. Not like the Fosamax!! I was at a osteoporosis forum last weekend and Prolia side effects were very similar to placebo. I am glad that I had the injection but before I went ahead I did h
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Reviewer: thenikki64, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I received my first injection last week and have had no side effects. The oral osteoporosis medcations I tried made my gastroesophageal reflus disease much worse even though I take Nexium daily. I am not post menopausal, but genetics and the Nexium have made me osteoporotic. So far, so good, I highly recommend this medication for those who cannot tolerate the orals.
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Reviewer: Keekee, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I too was on Fosamax (Alendronate) five years with miniscule increase in T score. Had my first Prolia injection and absolutely no adverse reaction. The shot was painless. Cannot wait to see what results will be at next screening. Once a week vs once every six months..... no brainer
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I HAVE BEEN SO SICK AND LOOSING WEIGHT. BAD APPETITE. FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS, THE WORSE THING IS THAT IT WILL STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR 6 MONTHS
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Reviewer: LindaAD, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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So far I am feeling better than I have in years. No side effects and I am currently in no pain.
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