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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 12 hours ago | Replies (27)
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I too am very concerned about possibly doing Reclast after I am
done with Tymlos.
I’m going to have to choose something so I don’t lose any gains in bone from Tymlos.
Question:
Remember the drug boniva?
My mother took it for years and says she had no side effects.
I heard there’s a generic version still available.
Why is no one talking about it as a bisphosphonate to take ?
And is Evista ( which my mother is on now and no side effects)
The end of the line bone drug saved for people in their 80’s ? Or can
Someone take it in their 60’s ?
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hi. Boniva the brand name for ibandronate is not longer available. Generic ibandronate is available by injection, usually given every three months. It is also available in pill form. There isn't a limit to the amount of time you can take Evista, but should be reviewed every five years according to the literature. But I add the opinion that osteoporosis and drug use should be reviewed every year. And at three months for every new medication.
There are other oral bisphosphonates, alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate
(Actonel).
You can certainly take Evista in your 60's. After a break you might consider Forteo or another round of Tymlos. Some are being prescribed third and fourth years of each.
The endocrinologist I see kept threatening me with Rcclast after Forteo. I didn't protest, but I'll never take it. His intention now, after two years of Forteo, is to keep me on Forteo until my T score i -1. Which take to mean forever.
Don't worry about Reclast, Just say, no.
Hello to your mom. Happy Mother's Day, too.