Right now, that's what I've read that you can be on it for ten years. In 10 years, I'll be 75. By that time, there will be more osteoporosis drugs on the market and even more data on the existing drugs. I know that from here on in, I will always have to take a medication for osteoporosis. The treatment plan should be discussed with your doctor. (Who knows if I'll still be here 10 years from now!)