What comes after Evenity?

Posted by laurensb @laurensb, Dec 1, 2023

I have been been on Fosamax for 6 years total starting in 2009 with various drug holidays during the years. I was on Raloxifene for 3 years. Started Evenity in June. What are people taking after the year of Evenity is up?

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gurine | @gurine | Aug 22 4:30pm

None. You do have to sit or stand for 30 min. before eating when you take it and take it with water. I have it once a week.

gurine | @gurine | Aug 22 4:32pm

In reply to @gravity3 "Had you taken a bisphosphonate prior to evenity?" + (show)

Yes but there was a break for a couple years. I opted to go back on that given my choices as I know how it works and had no trouble with it.

gurine | @gurine | Aug 23 8:54am

In reply to @255anny "Thanks - any issues or adverse effects with that drug?" + (show)

none

lulubelle029 | @lulubelle029 | Aug 24 4:23pm

Are there side effects from evinity? Didn’t start injections jet will beginning of November . Going away on vacation and don’t want to start until I come home. Any comments please

windyshores | @windyshores | Aug 24 4:53pm

In reply to @lulubelle029 "Are there side effects from evinity? Didn’t start injections jet will beginning of November . Going..." + (show)

@lulubelle029 there are potential side effects for every medication but people seem to do pretty well in regard to side effects with Evenity- but certainly not everyone and I had some neuro side effects that I am prone to anyway. Many of us tend to feel a little different around days 8-12 when it peaks but nothing to be too scared of in my experience. Others can chime in.

susanfalcon52 | @susanfalcon52 | Aug 25 8:03am

In reply to @lulubelle029 "Are there side effects from evinity? Didn’t start injections jet will beginning of November . Going..." + (show)

lulubelle,
There seem to be a wide range of side effects to Evenity. I did not have any in the 12 months that I was on it - except the first injections in month 1. The day after, I had mild flu-like symptoms. Only lasted one day.
I would definitely wait until after your trip as you want to be at home just in case.

sori | @sori | Aug 25 7:44pm

In reply to @lulubelle029 "Are there side effects from evinity? Didn’t start injections jet will beginning of November . Going..." + (show)

I was on Evenity for a year. The only side effect I had was pain at the site of the injection.
After I finished the treatment, my bone density scan showed improvement. I am glad I listened to my doctor.

gammyb | @gammyb | Aug 26 9:10am

In reply to @lulubelle029 "Are there side effects from evinity? Didn’t start injections jet will beginning of November . Going..." + (show)

I personally didn’t have any side effects the entire 12 months I was on it. My only complaint would be the shots hurt, but that is only for a short time.
Smart idea to wait until you’re home to start. Just in case! Enjoy your vacation.

lulubelle029 | @lulubelle029 | Aug 26 3:25pm

In reply to @gammyb "I personally didn’t have any side effects the entire 12 months I was on it. My..." + (show)

Thank you , side effect listed mention heat issues etc . Was a little nervous about that. Did these shots affect your jaw bones which was also mentioned .

gammyb | @gammyb | Aug 26 5:15pm

In reply to @lulubelle029 "Thank you , side effect listed mention heat issues etc . Was a little nervous about..." + (show)

I have heart issues so I checked it with my cardiologist first. With her ok, I felt confident. I didn’t have any additional issues. If you have a cardiologist you might want to clear it with them just to be safe. I also didn’t have any jaw issues. I honestly had no side effects that I could tell.
There was improvement in my DXA scan too. I hope this helps you. Keep in mind that we are all different. Good luck to you.