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alendronate and no progress

Posted by hillclan @hillclan, Jun 27, 2025

I have been taking alendronate (Fosamax generic) for 2 years. Just had another DEXA scan, and it showed slightly worse bone strength, by T score. My nurse practitioner thinks I should continue with the alendronate despite this. I have been diligent with calcium intake and vitamin D. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

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hillclan | @hillclan | Aug 8, 2025
In reply to @ikemike12 "I take the same medication, I have been taking it for 2 years also. I have..." + (show)
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I take the same medication, I have been taking it for 2 years also. I have already lost 1 and 3/4 inches in height, so I take it and recommend calcium and vitamin d . But I am constantly in pain. All the procedures tried did not work and were almost as painful as osteoporosis. I do recommend following the doctors instructions because they do care. Good luck.

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Thank you for your thoughtful response. I cannot take calcium supplements, as I have some coronary artery disease. What bothers me about alendronate is not just the side effects and lack of response (in my case) but there seems to be a dearth of follow-up studies that would show efficacy for those taking it.

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