Has anyone got experience of taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis? Does it have any effect on P.A.F.?

[dedeottie]

Following a routine bone scan I have been found to have osteoporosis in the spine. Am going to GP next week to discuss treatment. I know bisphosphonates are likely to be prescribed but don't want to make my A.F. worse .Any ideas anyone?

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

Yes, there is some debate on this. I was actually on bisphosphonates when I was first diagnosed with AF. There has been no firm conclusions. I've looked at many analyses and there is no strong evidence at this point. Balancing the need to treat your osteoporosis I would probably encourage you to try it.

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

Just found a randomized controlled studies of 149,000 + patients which concluded there is a significantly increased risk of AF requiring hospitalization on bisphosphonates but no increased risk of stroke or mortality. Maybe ask about a SERM like Evista for osteoporosis prevention / treatment

[dedeottie in reply to SRMGrandma]

Thanks for your answer and for taking the trouble to research it as well. I thing I will ask my G.P. to consider other options as I don't want to risk the A.F. becoming any more frequent than it is. Thanks again.

Dedeottie