Prolia, Xgeva

Possible side effects of Prolia include:

• low calcium levels (especially if you have kidney problems)
• weakness
• constipation
• back pain
• muscle pain
• pain in your arms and legs
• anemia
• diarrhea
• skin problems (eczema, blisters, dry skin, peeling, redness, itching, small bumps)

You may also be more likely to get a serious infection, such as skin, ear, stomach/gut, or bladder infection while taking Prolia.

Tell your doctor if you develop signs of infection while taking the medication, such as:

• fever/chills, night sweats
• red/swollen/tender/warm skin
• severe stomach or abdominal pain
• ear pain or drainage, trouble hearing
• frequent/painful/burning urination, or pink/bloody urine
• severe itching, burning, rash, blistering, peeling, or dryness of the skin
• cough or shortness of breath
• pinpoint purple or red spots under your skin
• flu symptoms
• weight loss

Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Prolia is used to treat the following conditions:

• Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men who have an increased risk of fracture (broken bones), reducing the risk of spinal, non-spinal and hip fractures
• Bone loss that results from a reduction in hormone (testosterone) level caused by surgery or treatment with medicines in patients with prostate cancer
• Bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy, in adult patients at high risk of fracture

Prolia is available as an injection and requires a prescription. Please follow your doctor’s instructions when taking this and any medication.