Osteoporosis IV Drugs
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Is their anyone who had a positive outcome with them and minimal side effects?
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Notes on Osteoporosis IV Drugs
Reeceregan Guest
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Juno-Irl-Dub Guest
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Hi Fern, As far as I know there is only one treatment Osteoporosis (OP) that is administered by IV in a doctor's surgery and that is Aclasta (or Zoledronic acid, taken yearly). It is mostly used in patients who cannot take other common medications (Bisphosphonates) taken in tablet form which can cause stomach problems. Another medication also used for this reason but not IV, (as far as I know), is one called Bonviva.
The area of OP drugs and associated side- effects is a huge one for discussion and has been discussed on this forum comprehensively - so try and check this out. One thing to mention though is that ALL medications have side effects and taking any is best done after a good discussion with your doctor re. the risk of side effects vs benefits to you from taking them. If I remember correctly, the side-effect findings for any med. are classified as Common (one in 100) Uncommon (one in a thousand) and Rare (one in ten thousand).
I was diagnosed with 'severe' OP in in my spine in 2013 (age 62). No fractures. I took Forteo (daily injection for 2 years) and am now taking an oral med. called Actonel for the next 5 years. I have had no side-effects from either.
When last measured 3 years ago, my DXA scores had improved by 11%. Another DXA due in a few months.
Apart from taking meds., I do Pilates once a week and walk daily. Still no fractures.
So Fern, if you're in a bit of a quandary re. what to do, my best advice is to find a rheumatologist, or endocrinologist or a well tuned-in GP who you trust, bring all your concerns and questions (NO question is too stupid to ask - they've heard it all before!) and have a good discussion. Then think it all over and make your decision.
And remember if any med. doesn't suit you, you can always change to another. Hope this helps a bit.
Kind regards, J
diamond_lil Guest
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I've had an absolute nightmare with Aclasta and I'm never having it again. Taken to hospital middle of the night with a terrible reaction after the infusion and now a week later suffering severe bone pain in lower legs. I wish I'd never had it!