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Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 6 8:32pm | Replies (1080)Comment receiving replies
Amgen makes both drugs and would, of course, prefer if someone took both of them, but a lot of people are opting not to take Prolia. There are choices other than Prolia and reasons people are taking others.
I hope you read the many threads on Mayo Connect dealing with Prolia as there's a lot of information about peoples' experiences with the drug as it's tricky to get off of in case you need to. It might be the best choice anyway or give you questions to discuss with your doctor.
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From what I understand from my doctor ( Rheumatologist) who is highly respected, after Evenity you cannot go to some of the other drugs. I cannot use Thymos as I am prone to kidney stones and that drug produces them. He has had much success in the Evenity/Prolia combination and yes I know they make both drugs. But it is my understanding that you can lose the gains you have made by using some of the other drugs after Evenity. With some of the other drugs you have more choices but not with Evenity. So Ill assume if some do not want to use Prolia they shouldnt use Evenity prior. This is what I have read here and also elsewhere. I have severe osteoporosis. I have to do what I feel will help me the most. Im 67 and I need to make choices that will benefit me in the short term as I have already had a few compression fractures in my spine and I have had a few broken ribs. So I understand that everyone has a different opinion but I have to trust my doctor who has seen much success over the last few years. Additionally I have a liver disease ( PBC) and drugs are a huge enemy in terms of what I can use and what I cannot.