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Osteoporosis Drug of Choice for Elderly after Evenity
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 9 9:39am | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
I am on alendronate once a week for 4 months and experiencing more than normal fatigue, back pain, stomach issues. Dr. reduced dose from 70mg to the 35 mg once a week. Nobody talks about how long, when, or if I can expect to see good results. Is this drug worth taking?
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@gracierose I am wondering the same thing. What is its value considering potential side effects!
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@gracierose You and your doctor need to make the decision on whether the drug is worth taking for you. Personally, I declined Fosamax after reading articles that said bisphosphonates offered minimal benefits as far as fracture prevention. It slows down the loss of bone but also slows down the formation of new bone. Your DEXA may appear better, but you could have older, more brittle bones. My doctor does not agree with this, but respect my decision to refuse the medication.
Here are some articles that may be of interest.
https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(24)00101-3/pdf
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/popular-osteoporosis-drugs-come-with-mounting-concerns/index.htm