Has Prolia Cause Death?

Pancreatitis was reported in 4 patients (0.1%) in the placebo and 8 patients (0.2%) in the Prolia groups. Of these reports, 1 patient in the placebo group and all 8 patients in the Prolia group had serious events, including one death in the Prolia group.

Is Prolia a dangerous drug?

Are there any dangers of using this drug? Studies have found that Prolia is generally safe and effective to treat osteoporosis and certain types of bone loss. For example, in the studies, people taking Prolia for up to 8 years didn't have significant side effects compared with people taking a placebo.

What are the risks of taking Prolia?

What are the serious side effects of Prolia?
  • severe bone, joint, or muscle pain.
  • serious infections, including serious urinary tract infections or skin infections.
  • unusual fractures in the thigh bone*
  • decreased bone production (bones take longer to form new tissue)
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.