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I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with osteoporosis and I was prescribed Fosamax. I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127469/

Discussion: Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2019

I don’t know where I read it but I called my pharmacist today and asked him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863619/

Discussion: What to eat and drink when taking Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 20, 2023

@michaellavacot, why would going on fosamax be the best choice after Evenity? Does it work as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343306/

Discussion: Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

I think I'm in the same boat. How many mg are you taking? I'm assuming Alendronate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338279/

Discussion: Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

@bethieb Yes, medical care for this disease is poor. I was diagnosed by my GYN doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489282/

Discussion: Reclast and "drug holiday"

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 23 8:53am

It depends on what drug he was talking about. It is absolutely untrue for anabolics. Maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376029/

Discussion: I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

How many years were you on Fosamax before you took Actonal? I a so sorry for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251069/

Discussion: Anyone had ONJ while on a bisphosphonate?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2025

@jomck many of us do Reclast (or Fosamax) after an anabolic. Prolia may help but when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089290/

Discussion: What happens after Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

ppat4pr, congratulations, you've reached 84 without osteoporosis. I would side with the very reilable doctor. Any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053718/

Discussion: What to do!

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I finally got a chance to quickly go thru my massive binder of medical records....Sept 1998...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90383/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2016

Fosamax has a lot of side affects.... Not sure I want to try it after this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958794/

Discussion: I started Forteo 3 mths ago and have bad side affects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Thanks for the insights so far. Seems like Fosamax/Alendronate is the initial choice of most doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282731/

Discussion: I am new to Fosamax and looking for Eperiences & Comments

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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Discussion: Tymlos side effects I've encountered

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

Do other "bone meds" also not allow DEAD BONE to exit the body? I am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/222172/

Discussion: How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

Sorry to say @karel but Keith McCormick, in his bookd "Great Bones," says he does not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085690/

Discussion: Osteoporosis Drugs - Managing joint pain side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I was on Fosamax for 5+ years. I had increased T-scores after 2 years but at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338711/

Discussion: alendronate and no progress

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

I was on Fosamax for over five years. I fractured while on it, I believe partly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205863/

Discussion: Tymlos cost

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

I was on both Fosamax and HRT for over five years. Never really thought about it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345440/

Discussion: Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

How long have you been taking Fosamax & have you had a Dexascan after taking it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141838/

Discussion: Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 27, 2019

On my 11th Evenity insertion as we speak. My doc wants me to follow-up with DEXA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541564/

Discussion: What is safest drug to use after Evenity treatment?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

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