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Warning

This medication may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. Before starting treatment with romosozumab, tell your doctor if you had a heart attack or stroke within the past year. Get medical help right away if you have symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating) or signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion).

Precautions

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Before using romosozumab, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low level of calcium in the blood, heart problems (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, heart failure, previous heart attack, chest pain), stroke or "mini-stroke"/transient ischemic attack (TIA), kidney disease.

Some people using romosozumab may have serious jawbone problems. Your doctor should check your mouth before you start this medication. Tell your dentist that you are using this medication before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and dentist right away.

Before having surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Your doctor or dentist may tell you to stop using romosozumab before your surgery. Ask for specific instructions about stopping or starting this medication.

This medication is not usually used by women of childbearing age. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you have any questions about this medication.

Side Effects

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Joint pain may occur. If this effect lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of low level of calcium in the blood (such as muscle spasms, numbness/tingling of the hands/feet), new or unusual hip/thigh/groin pain.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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