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Are Prolia Shots For Safe For An Individual With Weak Immunity?

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, and the doctor wants me on Prolia a shot every 6 month. I had hip surgery a year ago, my immune system is not very strong. Will I have problems with this mediation? My doctor told me it is safe. How safe is this drug, and what are the odd s to get these side effects that are mentioned?
Sat, 20 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Prolia injections are indicated to use in postmenopausal women, that have a high risk of fracture from osteoporosis.

This medication consists in proteins.It makes your bones stronger and decreases the possibility to break.It works for a long time, and that's why it is injected once in six months.

Before prescribing Prolia you should make a calcium blood level analysis, because this injectin shouldn't be done if you have low levels of blood calcium.

Every medicine prescribed has a list of side effects, these are generally rare, and your doctor before prescribing the medicine considers both side effects and benefits of a medicine.

In my opinion, if your doctor told you that the risk of fracture is high in your case, your should use Prolia injections.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Suela Gjata, General & Family Physician
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Are Prolia Shots For Safe For An Individual With Weak Immunity?

Hello, Prolia injections are indicated to use in postmenopausal women, that have a high risk of fracture from osteoporosis. This medication consists in proteins.It makes your bones stronger and decreases the possibility to break.It works for a long time, and that s why it is injected once in six months. Before prescribing Prolia you should make a calcium blood level analysis, because this injectin shouldn t be done if you have low levels of blood calcium. Every medicine prescribed has a list of side effects, these are generally rare, and your doctor before prescribing the medicine considers both side effects and benefits of a medicine. In my opinion, if your doctor told you that the risk of fracture is high in your case, your should use Prolia injections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Suela Gjata, General & Family Physician