Currently down to 2mg Pred, after 5 years. Should I stop taking my weekly Alendronic acid?Thanks for your input!
Stopping Alendronic acid: Currently down to 2mg... - PMRGCAuk
Stopping Alendronic acid
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Have you had a dexascan at any time? How long have you been on AA?
It depends - some doctors feel that low doses of pred aren't a risk, others prefer it to be continued. But if you have been on it 3 years or more, you are due a drug holiday anyway.
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer
See from previous post of 2 years ago, you've been on AA since diagnosis - so 5 years.
It is time for a break, but you need to discuss with doctors - and as PMRpro says depends on state of bone density as to whether it is a complete stop or just a rest from it.
I was on Risedronate and stopped at around 2mg. Now 0.75mg going on 0.5mg. Still waiting a DEXA scan but informed months ago there’s a long waiting list.
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