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For others: I cannot handle large doses of medicines that stay in the body, like @artscaping. However I have GERD and cannot take oral alendronate. My doctor is giving me 1 mg Reclast, rather than 5mg, and would even do .5mg, and I can have that every 3 months or every 6 months. I saw another endocrinologist who said "we do that all the time." Studies show that 2.5mg is as effective as 5mg on the usual schedule. My doses will be more frequent, 2-4 times/year. I'll post on how it goes.
It helps to have doctors who will work with you flexibly.
Also, I have been told I can wait 2-3 months after Evenity to start the Reclast. With Tymlos, I was told to take it right up until the first dose of Reclast.
Sorry to be off topic here though I suppose Reclast is relevant to getting off Prolia!
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Hi @windyshores,
Thank you for your detailed explanation. I have had one dose of Prolia but have asked my doctor to look into alternatives after reading more extensively about prolia. Although my osteoporosis is severe (due to having had hypothyroidism, since resolved), I am willing to take a less effective medication for the osteoporosis if it avoids the potential problems with discontinuation of prolia.
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I hope you do well with reclast. I also have issues with drugs. My doc says my body processes drugs slower. I am happy to know that you have a couple of Endos willing to do the smaller dose. I asked mine about it and she instantly said no. No studies to prove it works and insurance won’t allow it. So I’ll be searching for another doc for when I am at the end of my bone builder
Best wishes to you.