Can we stop these at 5 mg if pred?
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Alendronic Acid and Adcal
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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer
I’m still on Adcal despite being off Pred for over 3 years.
As for AA, you have link from MrsNails.
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There is evidence that there is still an effect on bone density at 3mg - plenty of calcium is important even then.
I asked a pharmacist this recently and she said all the add ins like omeprazole, Adcal and Alandronic acid are usually carried on till you’re completely off pred.
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