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Taking Binosto and Prednisolone

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I have to start taking Binosto for osteoporosis which I'm told to take first thing and then stay upright for 30 minutes before consuming anything else.

I normally take my Prednisolone first thing in the morning. I'm not sure whether I should leave more that 30 mins before I take the Pred.

Does anyone else take these two drugs and how do you take them?

Thank you folks.

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DorsetLady profile image
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Presume it’s weekly? Although paperwork does suggest there is a weekly version.

Many of us who have taken a bisphosphonate have taken a weekly dose, and select a day most convenient to us [I took it Sunday], and yes you need to leave at least 30mins between taking that and any other drug/food/liquid.

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Lopera in reply toDorsetLady

Yes it’s weekly. Was more unsure that 30 mins wasn’t sufficient time to leave but am reassured. Thank you.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toLopera

I had a shower then sat and read emails… you don’t have to stand the full time, just not lie down… and 30 or even 45 mins soon passes.

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There probably aren't that many on Binosto. But if you get out of bed, take the Binosto and then have a shower and do as I do and wrap up nicely with a big towel to dry off without bending down before getting dressed, your 30-45 mins will be past without you noticing.

Dr Claire Vandevell told us her mother was on it - she took it on a Monday morning and then went to the kitchen and made a "Monday cake" so she was standing up for the whole time. Now she is off Binosto - her husband is most upset he isn't getting his cake!!

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Lopera in reply toPMRpro

Thank you, will follow the shower advice. The Monday cake sounds too dangerous for me but I could adapt to veg prep!

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toLopera

Surprising how long it can take to make tea and lay the table for breakfast I suppose! After all - it is only one day a week!

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