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Increase in BP while using Evenity
Has anyone experienced a rise in their blood pressure while receiving Evenity injections? My BP has gone into stage 2 hypertension after 3 months, the only change in my "lifestyle" has been the injections. I get 8000-11000 steps per day, spend 20 minutes 4 days a week strength training and eat a clean homemade diet, GF, alcohol and smoke free. My MD says high BP is not a known side effect of taking the injections. My response was then why the FDA box warning regarding cardio issues.
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I started Evenity 2-1/2 months ago, and I have had the same thing happen to me--an inexplicable rise in blood pressure. There have been no other changes in my life. How did you resolve this issue?
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1 ReactionHello, I have had a rise in BP too, have had 5 shots, but noticed a couple month in. I am also very active, eat well and haven't changed anything. Did either of you get in answers or have either of you seen any change?
Hi, I met with my primary doctor, she ran some bloodwork. It didn’t show anything. We discussed my activities etc. long story short, I had been taking otc allergy medication, I stopped using it and my BP was in the normal range. She reinforced what my endocrinologist said which was there was any research indicating Evenity caused BP issues. Hope this helps.
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I started tracking my BP after my second set of Evenity injections. I noticed the spike about 3 to 4 days after the injections. I looked at the detailed description of Evenity. It indicated that the maximum serum concentration occurs 5 days after injection. My BP previously ran about 123/
82. After injection, it was 148 /90. Day 4 it was 151/101. I never had a reading like that in my life. I went to the ER to make sure I was OK. I decided to stop Evenity injections after dose 6. I also had changes in my bloodwork. I contacted AMGEN and spoke to a nurse. I told her my side effects and gave her the flagged markers on my bloodwork. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your post. I have struggled with keeping my BP under control for years. It is very stable now and my Dr is advocating for Evenity. I have read of this side effect on this site and can’t take that risk.
Hi, drummergirl,
I hear your concerns. It's important to discuss them with your doctor . My experience may not be your experience . Everyone's body reacts differently to these drugs. Most people do fine that takes this drug. However, I have always been sensitive to medications and reported my side effects to AMGEN , the company that makes Evenity. Best wishes on your bone health journey.
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1 ReactionThanks for sharing. I just now went and checked my BP and fortunately that’s one side effect I’m not experiencing. Still, I have decided to no longer take a Evenity because of the many other painful effects.