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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Randi asks

Q: continue with fosomax or try new medication?

I am a 55,soon to be 56 year old female. I no longer menstruate,haven't for 2 1/2-3 years. My first bone density test was in 2002,L1-L4 was -2.4 and femoral neck was -3.2. The doctor had me start with Fosomax once a week. Next dexa scan was 2004,L1-L4 was -1.9 and femoral neck stayed same at -3.2.  Continued Fosomax and citracal. 2006 test read -2.0 and -2.9,and now 2008 test Ll-L4 -2.3 and femoral neck is-3.1  I walk two to four miles twice a week. I am concerned about the numbers and their implications. Doctor wants to change to Evista or Forteo, would like your opinion on this and if to continue fosomax or stop.

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9/23/08 4:10pm

It's common to find all the various osteoporosis drugs confusing when it comes time to compare and contrast -- or switch. Here's some information that might help you sift through it all:

 

Reclast vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/13598/reclast-acid/?ic=4004

 

Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks? 

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2677/forteo-risks/?ic=4004

 

Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva: Why Might You Be Prescribed One Oral Bisphosphonate Over Another?

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/8029/boniva-oral/?ic=4004

 

Alternatives to Estrogen for Osteoporosis: SERMs in Development

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/9487/26055/alternatives

 

 

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