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Actonel: Anyone have input or experiences?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 22 8:51am | Replies (24)
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Hi, mrcd--I took half a pill for about a year-- normal reasons: I can't tolerate anything and was scared of full dose... Anyway, it didn't really work. I went on the full dose for about a year, and tolerated it well except for constipation. So, sample size of 1, but that's my story. Perhaps it will help you make a decision.

I have stopped the Actonel because even the full-strength wasn't doing the job. My Dr. wants me to go on Tymlos-- which I find even scarier, (But that's a different thread.)

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dmshope | @dmshope | Sep 22 8:51am

Actonel is a bisphospanate - inhibits bone resorption so it slows bone loss and it does not act directly as a 'bone builder' .
Tymlos is a bone builder/ anabolic.
THese are two completely different classes of medications.

I took both. Tymlos first - then a 6 week course of Actonel - and now on evenity because I need more bone building particluarliy in cortical bone.

Sequencing is important. Bisphospnates taken before , can reduce the effectiveness of bone builders but they still work to some extent and are better than nothing if you need help.

Please do not be afraid... do your homework ( read Great Bones by McCormick) and set your mind on healing. SIde effects occur and you do your best to manage them. Create a great team - that may include a naturopath and ayurvedic support for side effects , , a great PCP. I myself have 2 endocrinolgists and a great osteo PT resource ( I use MAraget Martin - she has resoruces on the internet and she is a great skilled and compassionate support. She does consults on line too)

NOthing takes the place of doing your homework - correcting diet and sleep - and making sure all your labs are being watched carefully including of course bone markers.

Be hopeful and postive that you will find your path.

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