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.