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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 11 10:11pm | Replies (70)
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@gently

Isabelle?, I'm so happy with Forteo that I'm having bone markers to see how long I can stay on the medication. I'll have a dxa 7/2 for find out if Forteo has been effective.
It seems to me the very best choice. Tymlos may have a slight advantage in bone gain, with a much higher dose of medication.
I am repeatedly advised to follow with Reclast. But if I follow with a bisphosphonate, it wiil be risidronate. I will be wanting to transition back to Forteo. But my plan is to take Forteo forever with short pharmaceutical breaks (two weeks I think).
Applauding your choice, I should caution that there can be adverse effects. Those generally diminish after the firs four hours and stop when the drug is completely eliminated at 24hrs.
wise choices, best luck

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isabelle7 | @isabelle7 | Jun 21 9:18am

@gently

Thanks for your response about Forteo. I didn't realize a person could take this for life, with breaks in-between.

Can you explain why your decision to go with risidronate? Is risidronate similar to Fosamax? I had concerns about Fosamax due to the possible issue with the esophagus.

I would love to hear if you see gains in the next dxa from using the Forteo. I hope you see some very positive results. How long have you been on it and how long can a person be on it before switching to another drug? I'd not heard about being able to transition back to Forteo after using another drug for two weeks. This is all new to me. LOL

Best of luck to you too!

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