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Long term side effects of Evenity

Posted by polite @polite, Aug 31, 2023

My Bone Specialist Prescribed and My Insurance Co. approved Evenity. Would like more information on long term side effects and results; to help me decide on Evenity vs. Tymlos or Forteo. Many thanks in advance .
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ess3 | @ess3 | Dec 6 8:17pm
In reply to @gently "ess, at 4 months you have gotten the highest, best gains from Evenity. The back spasms..." + (show)
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ess, at 4 months you have gotten the highest, best gains from Evenity. The back spasms are thought to be caused by low calcium with Evenity use. You might try increasing calcium and D3 intake. If the spasms don't abate, ask your doctor which medication they prescribe after Evenity. Maybe they'd agree to Forteo or Tymlos drugs which seem to be holding gains (though there are no clinical trials), otherwise a bisphosphonate.
Are your calcium levels being monitored.
I don't think you should tolerate the spasms.
Evenity uses the calcium quickly due to the rapidity with which it builds modeled bone.

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My calcium is checked prior to each shot. Never had these issues with Fosamax, Prolia, Reclast Infusion. I am beginning to feel like a “guinea pig” and am questioning the Evenity. Right now I am also taking antibiotic for a UTI.

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clowny | @clowny | Dec 9 5:18pm
In reply to @ess3 "I began Evenity injections August 2025. Not too many issues until November 2025 after 4th one...." + (show)
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I began Evenity injections August 2025. Not too many issues until November 2025 after 4th one. Muscle spasms in lower back that are getting worse. December one is due next week. After dealing with this for almost a month I am tempted to stop treatment. Dr wants me to continue, though. I cannot deal with these side effects (seem to be getting worse) for 7 more months and certainly not if they never go away. Bone scan shows my post menopausal bones are not good.

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I am scheduled for a DEXA scan before the two years from my last one because of Evenity problems.
Does anyone have any information on the correct coding for DEXA scan so Medicare will cover it?
My doctor is not helpful 😒

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