Prolia verses Evenity

Posted by hillba @hillba, Jan 31 1:15pm

Started out on Fosamax for several years. Then was on Prolia for 8 years and back to Fosamax for 2 years. Endocrinologist left and now I have new endocrinologist. New doctor is recommending I go on Prolia forever or Evenity for 1 year and then possibly switch to Prolia or another medication. Has anyone had a similar experience?

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Feb 9 9:12am

In reply to @bayhorse "I was told Prolia didn't build bone, was an antiresorptive. Someone please correct me if this..." + (show)

Prolia is under the classification of an Antiresorptive, and affects both density and quality aspects of bone. Prolia creates more bone density than bisphosphonates.

lhankins | @lhankins | Feb 9 9:34am

In reply to @mindyheld4321 "I was told you can’t stay on Prolia for more than eight years." + (show)

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I believe that Prolia is now approved for ten years.

broken13 | @broken13 | Feb 9 11:17am

In reply to @pami "In regards to my spine... (after 2 years of Reclast) I had 2 Prolia shots and..." + (show)

May I ask what you are taking now, after Evenity?

dgc | @dgc | Feb 9 11:29am

In reply to @kristie2 "Prolia is under the classification of an Antiresorptive, and affects both density and quality aspects of..." + (show)

I was also told that Prolix is to help maintain bone density vs increasing the density.
"-ˈzȯrp-, ˌan-tī- variants or anti-resorptive. : slowing or blocking the resorption of bone. Since postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by bone resorption that exceeds bone formation, antiresorptive agents can help to restore skeletal balance by reducing bone turnover, primarily at the tissue level."
It's so confusing....

kristie2 | @kristie2 | Feb 9 1:21pm

In reply to @dgc "I was also told that Prolix is to help maintain bone density vs increasing the density...." + (show)

I know what you mean it’s all very confusing. I have my next DEXA scan in August and will see the benefits of 2 injections of Prolia. 🙏🏼

pami | @pami | Feb 9 3:58pm

In reply to @broken13 "May I ask what you are taking now, after Evenity?" + (show)

I had my last Evenity shots the day of my bone scan. I would like to take Forteo but I wonder if I have to lock in my Evenity gains with Reclast first??? My doctor will want to put me on Prolia. I am only 71 so I don't want to do that the rest of my life. I have 3 weeks until I need to start something. I can't find any information on Forteo after Evenity.