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Risedronate Sodium 150mg

Posted by sbcher @sbcher, 2 days ago

Hello, has anyone tried Risedronate Sodium 150mg once a month for Osteoporosis?
I've been on it a couple months. So far no side effects, but hoping this helps improve my bones.

Seems all meds went up this year?

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debhammel | @debhammel | 2 days ago

I've been taking this med for two years after 3 years of Reclast infusions. While on Reclast, my T scores continued to decline but since starting the Risedronate Sodium my scores have improved to the point that the only score still indicating Osteopenia is my wrist score. I should also mention that for the last 18 months I have been taking Budesonide (a steroid) for colitis management. A major side effect of long-term steroid use is loss of bone density, and I have been taking 1500 mg of calcium daily. I used to supplement with about 1000 mg calcium. So, to see my T scores improve is a major win for me!

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sbcher | @sbcher | 1 day ago
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@debhammel

I've been taking this med for two years after 3 years of Reclast infusions. While on Reclast, my T scores continued to decline but since starting the Risedronate Sodium my scores have improved to the point that the only score still indicating Osteopenia is my wrist score. I should also mention that for the last 18 months I have been taking Budesonide (a steroid) for colitis management. A major side effect of long-term steroid use is loss of bone density, and I have been taking 1500 mg of calcium daily. I used to supplement with about 1000 mg calcium. So, to see my T scores improve is a major win for me!

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Thanks Debra! Appreciate your input.

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | 1 day ago

I’ve taken Risenodate Sodium 150mg once a month for over 3 years. No side effects I am aware of. I want bone density test now but primary dr says results are only realistic after 5 yrs. Have you heard this? I am concerned about Osteoporosis levels decreasing while I blindly take monthly med! Is there evidence taking Risenodate for more than 2 yrs causing decrease in bone density? Please share your info with me. Thanks.

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sbcher | @sbcher | 1 day ago
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@dbamos1945

I’ve taken Risenodate Sodium 150mg once a month for over 3 years. No side effects I am aware of. I want bone density test now but primary dr says results are only realistic after 5 yrs. Have you heard this? I am concerned about Osteoporosis levels decreasing while I blindly take monthly med! Is there evidence taking Risenodate for more than 2 yrs causing decrease in bone density? Please share your info with me. Thanks.

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Hmm seems strange every 5 years?!? My insurance said every other year. I would contact your insurance directly. How are we going to know if we keep losing bone density rapidly?

Good luck, DBamos

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