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Is Prolia Effective In The Treatment Of Osteoporosis?

I am due to have my Prolia injection (for osteoporosis) this week, however, early in July I had a bad case of shingles & still suffer from pain, itching & irritation from the shingles site. Should I still have the Prolia injection at this time please?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is quite effective and you can continue the injections. Previous attacks of shingles doesn't have any relation with Prolia.

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Is Prolia Effective In The Treatment Of Osteoporosis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is quite effective and you can continue the injections. Previous attacks of shingles doesn t have any relation with Prolia. Wishing all the best. Thanks.