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When to start vs delay prescription meds for osteoporosis
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@tillymack wow! What a story-and thank you for sharing! May I ask how you did on Evista? How long did the docs keep you on it and how did your DEXAs turn out? Have you had to do anything since? From what I can see, that is more of a HRT drug, since it is an estrogen receptor modulator, right? I am wondering why my gyn didn’t mention it…..sorry for the barrage of questions. I think I am going to be known as the “question lady” on this forum pretty soon! LOL. There is just so much to learn!
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@shocknot26 I don't actually remember when I started Evista but think I must have been taking it for 20 years or so. I experienced no side effects. I assume my DEXA scan scores dropped gradually and I decided to see an endocrinologist 4-5 years ago when they reached osteoporosis territory. It was my impression at the time that Reclast was the most benign of what was available, so I went with that for 4 annual infusions. When my scores stopped improving, I chose the Menostar patch and await my first DEXA scan in a few months to see the results. I expect to be on some med to support my bones indefinitely.
Questions are fine!
Note: I understand why you thought that, but Evista is not a type of HRT.