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.
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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