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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Prolia?

Hello My 84 year old mum was given an injection of Prolia on the 18th November last . her face started itching badly 36 hours later especially along and slightly under her jaw-line. Anti-histamines have not helped She informed her GP of this itching 25th November and asked if it could be down to the Prolia but her GP dismissed the idea suggesting that it is something she is using i.e washing powder, skin products, food etc but Mum has not changed anything at all Mum also aske dabout being referred to a dermatologist or having blood tests or allergy tests carried out and all of these were again dismissed by her GP. The itching is no better. she took it upon herself to see another doctor who carries out allergy testing but as soon as he learned Mum had been given Prolia he told her that this was the cause of her itching and that a low dose of steroids would ease it for her. However it would take up to 5/6 months for the Prolia to leave her system. She is very distressed and getting very little sleep. Since Friday the itch has become more aggressive with splotchy red itchy pimples appearing on her forearms. She is now doubting the doctor s diagnosis that it is the Prolia causing the itch. because it is worse...is that normal...?. She started on 30mgs of Deltacortril this morning I would appreciate any opinion you have regarding this. Kind regards Catherine Foley
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Homeopath 's  Response
Hello and thanks for the query .

Prolia or Denosumabis a human antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, multiple myeloma, and tumors of bone .

Denosumab can cause skin problems such as dryness, peeling, redness, itching, small bumps/patches, or blisters.

The most common documented side effects include infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts, cataracts, constipation,rashes and joint pain .
It can also increase the severity of eczema


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General & Family Physician Dr. Gaurav Katiyar's  Response
Hi,

I have gone through your query.
Prolia (Denosumab) is given for the treatment of osteoporosis. You haven't mentioned for how long she has been using it.
Most common side effect of Prolia is skin problem like Eczema. Since Eczema require corticosteroid ointment for treatment. This is why your doctor has advised Steroids.
Sometimes if Eczema Flares up as in your mother's case, Oral steroid like Deltacortril are started and may need Hospitalization.


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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Prolia?

Hello and thanks for the query . Prolia or Denosumabis a human antibody used for the treatment of osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, multiple myeloma, and tumors of bone . Denosumab can cause skin problems such as dryness, peeling, redness, itching, small bumps/patches, or blisters. The most common documented side effects include infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts, cataracts, constipation,rashes and joint pain . It can also increase the severity of eczema