Is anyone familiar with the different drugs & side effects & oral vs. IV.
My rheumy is going to put me on Bisphosphanate Me... - PMRGCAuk
My rheumy is going to put me on Bisphosphanate Medication for Osteoporosis next visit after bone density test.
Zane1,
See my answer to Lionking's question about Alendronic Acid tablets. Not much more to add, sorry. I'm sure someone will give you much more info on their experiences. DorsetLady
A good place to look is the osteoporosis UK site. I'm on holiday at present so don't have access to my usual sources but I don't think bisphosphonates come as i.v. It should be dependent on your bone density test as to whether he gives you anything. My bone density scan was done after 3 months on pred and then again about 3 years later - it was to all intents and purposes unchanged (you can't compare results from different machines directly). I have never taken anything other than calcium and vit D.
Thanks PMRpro I will check there. I had a bone density test late April & have some osteoporosis which I had prior to PMR. I just have a hard time with medications & side effects so wondered if anyone had any. In the US there is something called Reclast (zoledronic acid) which can be taken my IV once a year. Also pills Fosamax & Actonel. That's all I know about it. Enjoy your holiday!
Zane
Go to your FDA site and read up on AA. About a year ago they re-wrote the protocol on AA (Fosomax) well worth reading. If you do need a bio-phosonates, try and avoid AA.
Thanks. I will check into it.