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Can Prolia Be Taken To Improve Bone Density In An Elderly Person?

Hi my name is Syl I am afraid of the side effects...im 62 just broke my leg in december first time. broke in 3 places.. I am a pretty healthy person i dont take any medicine my only thing i am low on Vit D .taking the Vit now. Bone Density revealed to my Dr that its results were low and he recommended PROLIA an he mentioned i wud be a great Candidate for it with really no side affects....
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes you can take to improve bone density but it have few side effects so take care while using. Common side effects are: Back pain,blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin,bloody or cloudy urine, cracked, dry, or scaly skin,difficult, burning, or painful urination,frequent urge to urinate, muscle or bone pain,pain in the arms or legs, rash, skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing and swelling etc. Yes it is having many benefits, please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Can Prolia Be Taken To Improve Bone Density In An Elderly Person?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes you can take to improve bone density but it have few side effects so take care while using. Common side effects are: Back pain,blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin,bloody or cloudy urine, cracked, dry, or scaly skin,difficult, burning, or painful urination,frequent urge to urinate, muscle or bone pain,pain in the arms or legs, rash, skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing and swelling etc. Yes it is having many benefits, please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.