Evenity

Posted by bayhorse @bayhorse, 1 day ago

Does anyone know whether Evenity is still contraindicated for people with cardiac issues? I know initially it was deemed a risk, but I either heard or read about a year ago that that had changed. If anyone has or knows where to find recent info, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

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windyshores | @windyshores | 1 day ago

@bayhorse the black box warning is still on but you can research the studies. There was no difference in risk between placebo and Evenity and a small difference with alendronate, thought possibly due to alendronate being slightly protective.
My cardiologist was fine with it. I have afib (which causes stroke risk) and had no issues.

gurine | @gurine | 11 hours ago

See your cardiologist before making a decision.

windyshores | @windyshores | 7 hours ago

In reply to @gurine "See your cardiologist before making a decision." + (show)

My cardiologist googled it. I had to tell him that I had already googled it. The cardiologist may not know much about osteoporosis drugs. (And endos may not know much about the heart!) Sometimes the pharmacist who dispenses it can be helpful in my experience. Or maybe cardiologists know more now that Evenity has been out longer!