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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
I'm not taking any of these but have been researching them in case I need to if my current osteopenia takes a darker turn (as I consider osteoporosis). Ivevalso consulted with two endocrinologist about the current array of drugs for osteoporosis and some promising alternatives to DEXA scans in the future as they are less than optimally accurate.
Did your doctor discuss the array of choices for meds and explain the benefits (and side effects) of the categories or just give you the two options?
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She discussed all of the options. I took Forteo for several months a while ago and the drug effected my gerd, dizziness, leg weakness so I stopped taking. I was also on Boniva several years ago. Based on my stomach and other issues, and the very low scores on my bones, these two were the best options. Evenity appears to have good bone growth results, but it is newer
and the heart side effects make me nervous. I know all drugs have side effects and weighing the pros and cons. Thank you for your input.