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addie

Joined: 11-Aug-2007
Posts: 28
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 06:20 pm
Post topic: pills		  
Has anyone out there taken Boniva or any of the other new medications that are available to treat osteoporosis? Is there any benefit to taking the weekly ones over the once-a-month kind?
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 06:37 am
Post topic: pills		  
I think the big difference between the weekly versus monthly form of osteoporosis drugs is convenience. I know that you have to sit or stand for at least 45 minutes to an hour after taking the pill. Otherwise, it will wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal tract and esophagus. I'm a little leery of these drugs, mainly because of all the side effects. Have you ever read the back of the advertisements for them? Scary stuff!!
 
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sadielady

Joined: 26-Aug-2007
Posts: 42
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:47 pm
Post topic: pills		  
Convenience is a huge factor for the monthly versus daily, every med has side effects, but it is a good idea to make sure that you are well aware! Sadie
 
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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 251
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 08:10 am
Post topic: pills		  
I am wondering about something. I had a hysterectomy early in life and now I have hit my leg accidentially (getting out of the bathtub (embarrassing)). Anyway I think it may have cracked it. Do I need to be on a med - are my bones in trouble? thanks for any info Sissy
 
 
 

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