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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 8 8:01am | Replies (358)
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@guinivere Evenity, Forteo and Tymlos are not bisphosphonates. Prolia isn't either.

Alendronate (Fosamax) and Reclast (zoledronic acid) are the bisphosphonates most often mentioned here.

From online: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24753-bisphosphonates

There are two main types of bisphosphonates — oral (taken by mouth) bisphosphonates and IV (intravenous, or through your vein) bisphosphonates.

Oral bisphosphonates that healthcare providers in the United States can currently prescribe include:

Alendronate (Fosamax®).
Risedronate (Actonel®).
Ibandronate (Boniva®). This medication also comes in IV form.

IV bisphosphonates that providers can currently prescribe in the U.S. include:

Pamidronate (Aredia®).
Zoledronic acid (Reclast®, Zometa®).

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Mar 5 7:10am

@windyshores Thank you for this explanation. It's very clear and helpful.

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guinivere | @guinivere | Mar 5 3:45pm

Bless you for this! I haven't mentioned this online yet but I also have COPD - was diagnosed about 7 yeas ago. I have been on Incruse Ellipta & Advair HFA since then & have been doing well. BUT from what have I been reading BOTH of those meds are contraindicated for their effects on bone! My latest bone density test in October was not good & I am waiting to received the results of the one prior which was in 2013! My doctor is the old fashioned kind that is so rare these days - no appointment takes less than an hour & he is as concedrned with what is going on with me psychologically/emotionally as well as physically. But I am very upset with him for dropping the ball re my bones! I am in a bad place on all this what with my bones & my lungs!

I think I need to reach out to Dr McCormick.

Thank you for listening & for your help.
Did I mention I just turned 86. Other than the above, feel pretty good. I run a cat rescue out of my housewhich I love doing. Read tons of books & love watching pro tennis! Can't play anymore cause of my bones.

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