@mmwagner46 I have no idea what your situation is or what your DXA scores are? The reason I took Evenity is I wanted to take the best med we have at this point to improve my bone density. My worst score in my lumbar spine was -4.1 so I had lost a lot of bone density. I hadn't fractured but when you get to the -4s you are at a high risk of fracture. Evenity gives the largest increases in bone density with I think the fewest side effects of any of the osteoporosis meds. IMO for most people Evenity is the best bone building med available.

Risedronate is one of the weaker bisphosphonates. It is likely safer than Alendronate and Reclast and not as strong in building bone and won't give quite as much increase in bone density. Also, it's protecting qualities against fractures don't last as long after you stop it. Those qualities are good for my plan. One year of Risedronate between two rounds of Evenity. My hope is that Risedronate will have less suppressive effect on my bones response to Evenity when I do Evenity round two.

Not knowing what your situation is I do not have any opinion on your use of Risedronate. Besides my opinion is just that of a non medical person trying to understand this osteoporosis business as best he can. Did your doctor explain their reasoning and or give you other options?