I used Forteo for 24 months after having 13 spinal compression fractures. I followed that with one injection of Prolia and then 5 years of Evista (Raloxifene ). Numbers maintained fairly well. Bone density done every year and report stated "no significant bone loss". However, after 5 years the insignificant loss added up and another bone building agent was recommended . The Evenity was not covered and $800 a month. My insurance would however, cover me to take Forteo again, as it had proven to work. I was pleased with that, as did not feel confident with trying Evenity as it is made by same company as Prolia and more side effects.
I will go back on Evista once I've completed this second round of Forteo (I am actually taking the generic brand this time). They can no longer read my spine due to the previous fractures, but my January scores 2025 were
Left Formal Neck: T-score -3.3. Z score -1.6
Left total Hip: T-score: -2.8 Z score: -1.5
I started this new round of Forteo 9 months ago and will be having a bone density test in January 2026. Will post results then. I'm still trying to decide if I will do one shot of Prolia to "cement the results" as they say, but not sure at this point. I lost two molars on Prolia and still have a wee hole in my upper gums. By the way, my finger nails are no longer soft and breaking. I hope that's a good sign!!