Hello @mawde20,

It is perfectly reasonable to be tepid and hesitant when approaching a major medication decision, especially power medications like ones for osteoporosis. Weighing the pros and cons of starting treatment can play a large role in decision-making. Do potential side-effects outweigh the risks of not taking medication and risking fractures that could be more detrimental to your long-term health?

Mayo Clinic Connect is a great place for members to get real-life experiences from others who have been in their situation. It is also important to note that when discussing medications we often read about the negative experiences more than the positive ones. You may find the following discussion worth reading where a member shares their experience with delaying treatment after reading negative experiences on Connect and wishing they had started treatment sooner:

"Evenity worked for me: Why I chose medication for osteoporosis"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/evenity-worked-for-me/

It can be helpful to see positive experiences to help balance those that unfortunately experienced side-effects.