Reclast is an IV infusion given yearly and Prolia is an injection given every 6 months. Both are primarily anti- resorptives.
Prolia, like Evenity is a monoclonal antibody that shows good results and would be my preference at this point. Both are made by the same company, Amgen.
I am halfway through the 12 month course of Evenity and as it is given only for a year, must be followed up with one of those 2 drugs. I can’t take anything oral so those are my options.
I had compression fx’s at thoracic vertebraes last December- (skiing) which healed on their own but revealed I have osteoporosis.
So that’s my backstory- I will see my endocrinologist in August to discuss the follow up.
My understanding is if I don’t continue with a drug to maintain the gains, I lose the new bone and even wind up worse off than before.
I struggled with the decision but at 63 and active, didn’t like the idea of more fractures.
I don’t like taking prescription drugs, especially a new one.
But I read the studies ( I’m an RN) and it seemed a reasonable risk.
I’ll report back after my appointment.