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Prolia® has been proven to help make bones stronger.
Prolia
is different. It's the first and only prescription therapy for postmenopausal
osteoporosis that is a shot given 2 times a year in your doctor's office.
Prolia® helps stop the development of bone-removing cells before
they can reach and damage the bone.
Prolia® is proven to:
• Significantly reduce fractures of the spine, hip, and other bones
• Help increase bone density
• Help reverse bone loss
Is Prolia® right for you? Ask your doctor today.
By Prescription Only.
Before taking Prolia®, tell your doctor if you:
• Have low blood calcium
• Cannot take daily calcium and vitamin D
• Had parathyroid or thyroid surgery (glands
located in your neck]
• Have been told you have trouble absorbing
minerals in your stomach or intestines
(malabsorption syndrome)
• Have kidney problems or are on kidney dialysis
• Plan to have dental surgery or teeth removed
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• Are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed
What are the possible side effects of Prolia®?
It is not known if the use of Prolia® over a
long period of time may cause slow healing of
broken bones or unusual fractures. The most
common side effects of Prolia® are back pain,
pain in your arms and legs, high cholesterol,
muscle pain, and bladder infection.
These are not all the possible side effects
of Prolia®.
For more information, ask your doctor or
pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice
about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side
effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Medication Guide on the next page.
Ask your doctor about your bone strength
and if Prolia® is right for you.
2 shots a year to help reverse bone loss.
www.prolia.com
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