Recast decreases bone brakes by 50% over 3 years. Bone brakes in women
over 65 is very common and at that age bone loss is very common. Hip
replacement is not possible so nursing home care is common. Most insurance
doesn't cover this unless the person is so poor they can get Medicaid. The
pain level is high and many cannot walk.
This drug has been studied in cancer patients too, which I research.
If a patient has dental problems this drug is not recommended.
The side effect are low. I had no side effects.
As I am 78 years old I figure I have 8 years left to live. I moved to a 1
story home with space for home care.
This is FDA approved and the figures I quote are from clinical trials
conducted 20 years ago. Medicare has a high database that proves the
reduction in bone loss is true after all these years. They keep track of
all doctor visits and hospitalizations.
There are many databases and ongoing research in this country and
worldwide. The National Library of Medicine has a Hugh database as well.
The Mayo Clinic also recommends this treatment.
Michele Wilson PharmD MPH