DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been taking Fosamax for years to treat post menopausal bone loss. About three weeks ago my femur bone broke and I also had a benign tumor at the site of the breakage. I spent two weeks in the hospital getting that repaired. They put a steel rod in my leg and I developed severe post surgery colitis.
My question is — is Prolia a good alternative for Fosamax?
DEAR READER: Prolia (denosumab) is a monoclonal antibody designed to identify and destroy only certain body cells. It is prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of bone fracture by working to slow bone loss and increase bone strength. [Read more...]