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Experience With Fosamax?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Novato, CA

Hi, my mom (67) was diagnosed with Osteo one year ago but does not want to take any medication. Her doctor recommended Fosamax. What have been your experiences with it? Positive and negative.

Or with Actonel, Boniva, Reclast? Or something else?

I want to try to help her find a treatment to prevent her from having a fracture or further bone loss.

June 14, 2022
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Members shared mixed experiences with osteoporosis medications in response to someone seeking advice for their 67-year-old mother who was... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with osteoporosis medications in response to someone seeking advice for their 67-year-old mother who was hesitant to start treatment. Several members reported positive outcomes with Prolia (some taking it for 5 to 10 years with no side effects), while others mentioned switching from Fosamax to Forteo after seeing strong bone-strengthening results, or experiencing illness and allergic reactions to Reclast. A recurring theme was the importance of finding the right medication through trial and persistence, with members noting that even when natural approaches failed to stop bone loss, medications like Fosamax helped slow progression and maintain bone density.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

AlgaeCal plus and Strontium help with no side effects.

June 14, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I asked that question. She said they do provide Prolia but only to those have a very serious case.

June 14, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have taken Fosamax. I switched Forteo because my mom took Forteo years ago and it really made a big difference in strengthening her bones

June 14, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Prolia has worked for me... 10 years into it

July 14, 2022
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I only have experience with Prolia. And I didn't have any side affects. My new Kaiser doctor is now suggesting Reclast or Fosamax. With Fosamax your mom would take a pill once a week. Relcast is a once a year infusion

June 14, 2022

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