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    IrishRoseMarque Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 26, 2012, 07:24 AM
    Osteoporosis Medication Concerns
    My latest bone density shows I am at a high risk for bone fractures of the spine. Hips OK. My doctor (who is new) gave me a scrip for Fosamax
    (Alendronate). I have not read one good thing regarding this medication and I am extremely nervous about even the thought of taking it. When I questioned my doctor about my concerns his attitude was "take it or don't." He did not put me at ease what so ever. He also stated I would be on this med for 5 years then off for two.
    Not only the side effects listed it also seems one is at a higher risk for hip fractures taking the medication. I have also read "bisphosphonates" disrupt normal bone growth. Your bone density is higher, yet the bone's are not structurally sound.
    My fears are what my happen if I do not take this medication but more so what can happen if I do. I guess I am looking for some positive feed-back.
    Thank you...
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    Aug 26, 2012, 08:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by IrishRoseMarque View Post
    My latest bone density shows I am at a high risk for bone fractures of the spine. Hips ok. My doctor (who is new) gave me a scrip for Fosamax
    (Alendronate). I have not read one good thing regarding this medication and I am extremely nervous about even the thought of taking it. When I questioned my doctor about my concerns his attitude was "take it or don't." He did not put me at ease what so ever. He also stated I would be on this med for 5 years then off for two.
    Not only the side effects listed it also seems one is at a higher risk for hip fractures taking the medication. I have also read "bisphosphonates" disrupt normal bone growth. Your bone density is higher, yet the bone's are not structurally sound.
    My fears are what my happen if I do not take this medication but more so what can happen if I do. I guess I am looking for some positive feed-back.
    Thank you...............

    I'd get a second opinion.

    You also need to decide whether the side effects are worth the benefits.
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    Aug 26, 2012, 09:00 AM
    Thank you for your response. A second opinion crossed my mind.
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    Aug 26, 2012, 09:21 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by IrishRoseMarque View Post
    Thank you for your response. A second opinion crossed my mind.

    I don't know what I would do - my late husband was a Pharmacist and I always discussed my prescriptions with him. I don't know if a Pharmacist would have handouts or information - I know a Pharmacist won't second guess a Physician.
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    Aug 26, 2012, 09:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    I don't know what I would do - my late husband was a Pharmacist and I always discussed my prescriptions with him. I don't know if a Pharmacist would have handouts or information - I know a Pharmacist won't second guess a Physician.

    My girlfriend suggested talking with my Pharmacist but as you have commented they are not about to second guess a Physician.
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