Prolia Side Effects Skin Rash
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I developed a red burning itchy lumpy rash after one injection of Prolia. Mainly on face neck chest arms scalp. Anyone else?

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Re: Cathy (# 3)

Hi Cathy, my mom is going through now. How did you get this resolved?

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Yes, I had horrible rashes mainly in my scalp and face. Loss of a lot of hair also. Horrible Drug! Wish I had been made aware of all the terrible side effects of Prolia before having my first injection. It is a drug used for cancer, a form of Chemo. But Amgen does not advertise that information. I get upset when I hear an ad promoting Prolia. It was a horrible drug for me and others that I know that took it.

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Re: Sally (# 22)

Thanks to Prolia, I now have eczema, too.

Nikki

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Re: Cathy (# 4)

I have gotten a rash twice after prolia and had a biopsy proving drug reaction. It finally went away after a couple months of different creams and now it just came back again. I haven't had prolia injection sinceseptember and won't get anymore!!

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Hi Willy,

I developed eczema from the Prolia.

This might help:
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching, rash; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
• new or unusual pain in your thigh, hip, or groin;
• severe pain in your joints, muscles, or bones;
• skin problems such as dryness, peeling, redness, itching, blisters, bumps, oozing, or crusting; or
• low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia)--numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth or in your fingers or toes, muscle tightness or contraction, overactive reflexes.
Serious infections may occur during treatment with Prolia. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:
• fever, chills, night sweats;
• swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth, or redness anywhere on your body;
• pain or burning when you urinate;
• increased or urgent need to urinate;
• severe stomach pain; or
• cough, feeling short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
• bladder infection (painful or difficult urination);
• back pain, muscle pain; or
• pain in your arms or legs.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Hugs,
Nikki

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I had the same experience. My 1st injection was October 11th, 2017 and one week later my scalp was itching and burning with hives... Then the nasty rash invaded my whole body. I tried steroids and have topical ointment, topical steroid creams and nothing is helping. The Drs say it's not the shot that caused this reaction but I've never had any issues before this injection... I've been itching for 7 months almost...Does it ever go away? I think there should be a class action lawsuit against the company that makes this poison.

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Re: Poodle (# 19)

Has This DRUG ever helped anybody ?Or does it just cause pain and misery?l have enough of that now without trying this drug for more.Thank you

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Yes I had the same reaction. Face, arms, and back. Itch all over,

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Re: Poodle (# 19)

Hi Poodle

I am struggling to type this post as I have just had macular hole eye surgery. It came on quite fast... have had RX of sogrens with dry eyes... are you aware of others with this after Prolia? My Prolia was 01/15 and I have posted since then... you are my constant in the know. I mentioned my Prolia issues to the retina specialist but he had no say on the matter... have you heard of any?

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Re: TEten (# 24)

I know precisely how you feel, unfortunately. I wish I could offer suggestions other than what you probably know already.
Some people, braver than me, have used Prednisone to deal with the skin issues and it seems to work for them. Not for me - this drug can actually cause bone loss! Novasone lotion helped me a lot, until its own side-effects caused additional itching on my face, thinning of my skin, and redness and swelling of my nose, as well and hot red cheeks. Charming! Anyway, Novasone is useful in a limited way, especially for the scalp and drizzling down my back to those unreachable places. Staying cool, loose clothes, natural fibers, cold compresses, no bra, all help in a small way. See my post below for more. Sometimes analgesics help me sleep. I've had this for nine months now and it seems to be gradually easing overall, but with dreadful outbreaks of stinging still happening occasionally. The itching is now mostly concentrated on my upper body, not all over, so I guess that's progress of a sort. Bon chance!

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Re: ANN (# 21)

I had my first injection of Prolia October 11 2017. A week later I developed hives on my scalp and now have a server rash on my body. The itching and burning are driving me insane and nothing seems to help. I've taken steroids and have topical ointments and nothing is touching this. It's been four months and it seems this rash is getting worse. Any suggestions... I'm not taking my second injection, I refuse to.

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This rash plays cruel tricks!

It is 9 months since my first injection, 3 months since the second (and last). I occasionally feel as though it is gradually dissipating, but each time it bounces back with renewed intensity.
Today I woke up with huge purple blotches on my face, as well as a fiery red chest and itching and stinging all over.

After a busy and active day yesterday, I am a miserable couch potato, muttering obscenities today.

My GP prescribed Novasone lotion four months ago and my skin lapped it up. It pretty much saved my sanity. However, the generous prescription allowed me to use it for too long. Now I have a secondary set of side-effects, seemingly centered on my face. Massive itching, horrible flaring of previously minor rosacea, hot facial flushes (its summer here!). Now I am trying to get by with coal tar and menthol cream which helps to a very small degree. I just don't have the courage to use Prednisone or to use Novasone at the worst times.

The cyclical nature of this thing, due to the half-life issue, is particularly nasty.

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Yes but my allergist said it was eczema which i didnt have prior to prolia.does your rash itch?

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I HAD MY FIRST INJECTION OF PROLIA ON JULY 31, 2017. ABOUT A WEEK LATER I THOUGHT IT WAS MOSQUITO BITES I WAS GETTING BUT NOW I AM SURE IT IS A RASH FROM THE PROLIA. THEY LOOK LIKE BITES AND ARE VERY ITCHY. EVERYDAY I SEEM TO GET A LITTLE MORE. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE PROLIA RASH LOOKS LIKE MOSQUITO BITES? I HAVE THEM ON MY NECK, UPPER ARMS, THIGHS AND NOW MY HANDS.

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Yes Willy you might go to physician and get a medrol dose pack to cool your immune system. The rash will flare before each 16 day 1/2 life of thedrug for 6 months. You will be more susceptible to rash reactions to any topical substance after the 6 months

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Maritere~20mg of Prednisone a day is a bit much. Can you tolerate 10mg's to handle your problems? Prednisone is a very dangerous drug in itself and you want to get better, not die on us. Congrats~You had to go to Cuba to find a Dr. that tells the truth about this drug. Yes, it brings out unknown problems we have in our DNA that were never a problem before. It binds to RANKL which includes our immune system too so we are at risk for all kinds of infections and problems. If you can, please lower Prednisone to 10mg per day. You can stay on that for a year. It's hard on bones but we do need help. As I have said many times here it takes an evil drug to fight an evil drug. It's been a couple of years since I had only one shot and it almost killed me. I do not in the least look like I did when I had that one and only inj. of pure poison. Loss of 65 pounds in 3 months was too much for my body to handle and now gluten intolerance which I never had previously. I had to ask: what is gluten? Hair problems seem to be a problem with Prolia too and I put the answer to that problem on the Prolia hair loss forum here. I am so very sorry for all of us -- the victims of biologic poison called Prolia. Be well~

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First i had to take a short burst of prdnisone. Then i used oral benadryl and topical 1% hydrocortisone lotion. I also took oatmeal baths. As the months went by the rash breakouts were easier to control the itch. I am 6months out but still very sensitive. Make my own face oil with shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil, cant use any pergumes or essential oils topically.

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I am in the very same boat. Can u please tell me how your itch was remedied. I feel like I may go crazy. Got medication from the dermatologist without success :-( Thanks so much.

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I finally saw a dermatoligist who gave me prescription antihtstime and s steroid cream. She said my Bidy was having a hystimine over reaction to my allergen and to myself.

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Hi all~there is a law firm in the State of Georgia that is taking people with broken femurs from Prolia. I just wrote them a note and asked if they would consider expanding their case against Amgen. So far, they have broken femurs from most states in the US. I will let everyone know the answer when I get it. Be well~Pood

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