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@pauladiamante, I cannot take Evenity because I have a heart condition, and that drug carries a black box cardiac warning. However, there is controversy as to whether there really is a heart attack/stroke risk with Evenity. I just finished 2 years on Tymlos, have severe osteoporosis and had to choose my next drug. The choice was Prolia or Reclast. I have researched both, and am unhappy with both, but I have been told by 2 physicians that you can get 1 or 2 Prolia injections and then quit without risking the vertebral fracture cascade; that seems to happen when you stay on Prolia longer. In my case, the Prolia will likely do a better job for me than the Reclast, and if I have bad side effects or an adverse "event," the drug is only in my body for 6 or so months, whereas Reclast is an annual shot. So I am going to risk a shot or two and hope for more clarity re: Evenity in this coming year. I have heard of other people briefly using Prolia to buy time, and maybe that would work somewhat for you.

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Thank you very much for this. Yes I do know about the black box label for cardiac issues and evenity .
This is exactly what my Dr was recommending actually he said 2 doses of prolia. And I would not be staying on it longer according to him.
So you've given me some confidence about taking his advice. I truly appreciate your inputI