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Hi freebird67. Verzenio is an "expensive" cancer drug. Look at the many many side effects. Too many to explain; however, my oncologist prescribed it over any other chemo-type of treatment. I'm now doing great on it with zero side effects. When my hand surgeon explained to me that I could break my hip (my femur is in bad shape) and lose my independence if a break couldn't be repaired, etc.etc., I'm a very active and busy 82 year old (praise God) and gosh, when he told that to me plus I could be totally bed ridden after a hip break, I decided to try the darn Prolia. I do have a few friends who took it twice a year for 2 years and they had zero symptoms. It's a shame we gals have to worry about all of this in our golden years. We're supposed to be having fun and enjoying life. My best, best wishes to you.

Hi freebird67. Verzenio is an "expensive" cancer drug. Look at the many many side effects. Too many to explain; however, my oncologist prescribed it over any other chemo-type of treatment. I'm now doing great on it with zero side effects. When my hand surgeon explained to me that I could break my hip (my femur is in bad shape) and lose my independence if a break couldn't be repaired, etc.etc., I'm a very active and busy 82 year old (praise God) and gosh, when he told that to me plus I could be totally bed ridden after a hip break, I decided to try the darn Prolia. I do have a few friends who took it twice a year for 2 years and they had zero symptoms. It's a shame we gals have to worry about all of this in our golden years. We're supposed to be having fun and enjoying life. My best, best wishes to you.

freebird67. Meant to tell you to look up Verzenio online. It's scary.

Hi anniez1943, it took me a little while to even make myself take the Anastrozole, but finally did after much arguments with my family. The worse time is in the mornings with it,I have learned to take my time but still be active as much as I can.
I too was suppose to start the Prolia, but refused it. I was not ready to start bombing my body with all these meds at once on top of all the other meds I take. I too have osteoporosis , I just needed time. But I am now on Ibandronate that I will take monthly. Im just now starting it, so I'm unsure of side effects yet. Im not familiar with Verzenio, may I ask what that is ?

I Guess you didn't get my previous message,but Verzenio is a cancer drug. Please look it up on your computer and take note of the side effects. Scary. My oncologist lowered my dose from 200 mg to 100 mg, twice daily and Im doing great now. But when I started on the 200 mg twice daily, I couldn't eat, no taste, no appetite, diarrhea, threw up one time, nothing tasted, it was a mess. Now I'm concerned about the Prolia. I feel like you do. Bombarding my body with too much. However, I have a friend who took 4 Prolia shots with zero side effects. I'm having a meeting with my doctor just to discuss Prolia versus Reclast. Hopefully this coming week. I hate "pending" stuff. Hugs

anniez1943,
I hope your doing well today. I'm glad your going to talk with your
doctor. I think that's the best way to go, and hope he can put your mind at ease. I knew I would have to start taking some kind of osteoporosis meds, I am just really funny about starting to many new meds all at the same time. For me I just won't do that, I waited a year and probably should not have waited that long. Plus I was not happy about going in to have an I V to do it. They called it an infusion. That's when I said no . Now I'm taking 1 pill a month. Works for me.
Im happy to hear that your doing so much better from all those nasty side effects. They do sound horrible ! And I did look up your cancer medication, it makes taking Anastrozole sound like a walk in the park. Please let me know how your doing. Hugs and blessings