Prolia & Hair Loss (Page 17)
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I've just recently had my second Prolia shot. So far so good...a little back pain. I continually have stress fractures on my feet and have also taken fosamax. My current problem is hair loss & I wondered if anyone else was having that problem?

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Very interesting thought. The first step would be?

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Both Xgeva & Prolia are a medication called Denosumab. Xgeva is used to treat cancer, which is why people refer to it as a "cancer drug". It's appropriate to connect Denosumab in some sense to cancer, as it is a cancer-treating drug. Prolia is a lesser dosage, that's all. Unfortunately, many of us who have received Prolia injections to treat bone loss are experiencing hair loss as well as other symptoms, but the hair loss has not been listed as a side effect by the manufacturer. Yet. People should be aware that this is a drug used to treat cancer & has the side effects related to them; just be aware that what is meant is it's a cancer-treating drug.

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It's simple. Buy a bottle or two of Saw Palmetto for women. Buy a bottle or two of all B vitamins and a bottle or two of Vitamin A. Follow directions on the bottles as to how to take these. I don't know if what you buy is what I have so please follow directions on the bottles. Mine say to take B's and A with a meal. I have no idea what strength, brand, etc. you have purchased. I only know mine and I'm sure it will not go through on this site as it could be construed as advertising. Stop saying Prolia is for chemo. It is not. It's twin, Xgiva is. I happen to believe Prolia contains more of the 'active ingredient' in it due to the hair loss and other problems we ladies have been experiencing.

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Will call Amgen and check the side effects of prolia and how long it remains in your system.

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Wow can't believe how many women are having the same issues I went through.

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My hair is shedding. Wasn't before this shot. In the shower clumps coming out. Why haven't they listed that side effect. I am a wreck with all the bad things happening. If you want to know how long each side effect will call Amgen they will you and aprx time of each one.

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I was on reclast but my doctor decided to change it with the side effects I was having. Had my first prolia injection in June and since then I have experienced hair loss. At first I thought it was just the time of the year for shedding but then I realized that it was coming out more and more. I woke up one morning to find a large amount of hair on my pillow. I haven't changed any medications except for the prolia so I am claiming that it may have caused the hair loss which continues.

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Linda I think I read it doesn't totally leave your body. That makes sense, because after about 3 years you don't take it anymore. It's adding density to bones, so something remains with you. My hair is still barely growing, and it's been nearly 2.5 years since I had the second (and last) injection. I do think my immune system has recovered. I did not know Prolia had some chemo components, which definitely would explain weakness in the immune system.

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Yes u are right, I had my 3rd shot and I will not the 4rd due in October my hair started falling and I told my doctor she said no .well no more for me .

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Don't know how long it stays in your body, but I was supposed to get a 2nd shot on 7/24/17. My body still itches and I'm losing hair. I take it is a money maker and doctors don't care.

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Karen~I obviously know what Prolia is and how it is given since I had one inj. that almost killed me. Any more questions?

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Lois and Karen, you really do have to do what you think is best. I really am not getting good reports on Prolia, but maybe those who feel good taking it don't come online about it.

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I understand that. My doctor is not very happy with me however it is my body and I do have a say as to medications and supplements. :(

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what is the combination for saw palmetto, B vitamins and A? Do you mind sharing that?

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Me too! I have stopped all treatments and my hair is still falling out.

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I also think we should be able to sue the doctors involved who started this to make a buck. Two years later and no improvement showing on the back scan.

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Poodel, did you follow this conversation? This is about a twice yearly shot and not a medication taken by mouth.

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I am very surprised that this hasn't happened yet. I am not getting any more shots and when I told the nurse why, she just wanted to stop the conversation.

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Read the labels! They say how much to take and with what. Pood

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Who would like to be the first person to start a suit for this?

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