Prolia and Sternal fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sternal fracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Prolia (denosumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Synthroid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sternal fracture when taking Prolia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 150,727 people who have side effects when taking Prolia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prolia?

Prolia has active ingredients of denosumab. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 151,389 Prolia users. Check the latest studies of Prolia.

What is Sternal fracture?

Sternal fracture is found to be associated with 243 drugs and 257 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sternal fracture.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

150,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Prolia.
Among them, 42 people (0.03%) have Sternal fracture.

$Could Prolia cause Sternal fracture?$

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Prolia when they have Sternal fracture? *

What is the gender of people who have Sternal fracture when taking Prolia? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Sternal fracture when taking Prolia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prolia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sternal fracture? *

Rib Fracture: 19 people, 45.24%
Fall: 12 people, 28.57%
Road Traffic Accident: 10 people, 23.81%
Spinal Fracture (fracture in one of vertebrae): 7 people, 16.67%
Broken Bone: 6 people, 14.29%
Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 14.29%
Head Injury: 5 people, 11.90%
Multiple Fractures: 5 people, 11.90%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 11.90%
Medical Device Pain (pain due to medical device): 4 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 14.29%
Pain: 4 people, 9.52%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 9.52%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 9.52%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 4.76%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 2 people, 4.76%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 4.76%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 1 person, 2.38%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.38%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sternal fracture (257 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on denosumab (the active ingredients of Prolia) and Prolia (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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