post Teriparatide treatment

[Zumbablue]

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next stage will be an injection every six months. Would anyone be able to tell me whether they have experienced side effects? Thank you

[Nuthatch]

You should be offered a choice not just told what you’re getting. I guess the 6 monthly injection is denosumab (Prolia)? Search on here and you’ll find lots of information about it. I decided not to follow teriparatide with a bisphosphonate or denosumab and now I take Raloxifene. It’s your choice, and it should be an informed choice. The ROS have useful fact sheets though I feel they tend to downplay possible side effects - but also worth remembering people report problems so you don’t get to hear so much from those who are fine!

[Zumbablue in reply to Nuthatch]

Many thanks for your reply.

[One-Blue-Lady in reply to Nuthatch]

I do think the side effects are very underplayed for all the treatments on offer, it’s only by digging for unbiased information that we can get further information.

[h1h1h1h1]

Hi,i finished teriparitide injections in may and now back to alandronic acid weekly tablet. I had taken it prior to commencement of injections for 5 months. I asked the consultant what he advised as he is the expert,given that every case will be slightly different.i had very good response to teriparitide. Now on weekly medication 5 yrs initially but he said realistically possibly 10 yrs. i have had no problems with any of the treatments. hope this helps.

[Zumbablue in reply to h1h1h1h1]

Many thanks. Pleased all going well for you.