Injected yearly drug for osteoporosis?

Anyone know anything about it?

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Evelyn

Evelyn Ruut wrote:
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> Anyone know anything about it?
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Yep, been around for years. Called Zometa.

Larry E.

"Larry" <larry@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> Evelyn Ruut wrote:
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>> Anyone know anything about it?
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> Yep, been around for years. Called Zometa.
>
> Larry E.



Okay...... have you or anyone you know received it? Is it as effective or
more so than the pill form? What are the indications and drawbacks?


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Evelyn

Evelyn Ruut wrote:
> "Larry" <larry@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>> Evelyn Ruut wrote:
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>>> Anyone know anything about it?
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>> Yep, been around for years. Called Zometa.
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>> Larry E.
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> Okay...... have you or anyone you know received it? Is it as effective
> or more so than the pill form? What are the indications and drawbacks?
>
>
Something to be discussed with your doctor. I've received a similar med,
Pamidronate ... but I have an osteopenia secondary to another condition.
Zometa is given intravenously over 30-45 minutes. Sometimes can give
flu-like side effects, especially during the first one or two treatments
... but is convenient and if your doctor assesses your osteoporosis as
lending itself well to this, you can get away without having to take
oral bisphosphonates and you may only need the iv once a year. Can
especially be beneficial for those who have difficulties tolerating oral
bisphosphonates in terms of their side effects on the stomach. Also, has
a higher rate of potentially causing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw than oral
bisphosphonates do ... but still only about 5-10% occurrence rate. I
believe there it is also being marketed as "Reclast".

Larry E.

"Larry" <larry@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> Evelyn Ruut wrote:
>> "Larry" <larry@nospam.net> wrote in message
>> news:480B9F6D.2080601@nospam.net...
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>>> Evelyn Ruut wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Anyone know anything about it?
>>>>
>>> Yep, been around for years. Called Zometa.
>>>
>>> Larry E.
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>>
>>
>>
>> Okay...... have you or anyone you know received it? Is it as effective
>> or more so than the pill form? What are the indications and drawbacks?
>>
>>
> Something to be discussed with your doctor. I've received a similar med,
> Pamidronate ... but I have an osteopenia secondary to another condition.
> Zometa is given intravenously over 30-45 minutes. Sometimes can give
> flu-like side effects, especially during the first one or two treatments
> ... but is convenient and if your doctor assesses your osteoporosis as
> lending itself well to this, you can get away without having to take oral
> bisphosphonates and you may only need the iv once a year. Can especially
> be beneficial for those who have difficulties tolerating oral
> bisphosphonates in terms of their side effects on the stomach. Also, has a
> higher rate of potentially causing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw than oral
> bisphosphonates do ... but still only about 5-10% occurrence rate. I
> believe there it is also being marketed as "Reclast".
>
> Larry E.


Thanks much. I am planning to inquire more about it.

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Evelyn

On Apr 20, 7:29 am, "Evelyn Ruut" <evelyn.r...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone know anything about it?
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> Best Regards,
>
> Evelyn

My wife had an infusion of Reclast last week
She had been on Fosamax for five years, but still had osteoporosis.
She was then put on Forteo, a daily, self administered shot which
dramatically improved her bone density.
Unfortunately, Forteo has a two year maximum.
Her doc strongly recommended Reclast.
We were worried about side effects (painful joints, flu like
symptoms), so she took a 1/4 dose first.
Since she had no adverse symptoms, she took the yearly dose last week.
Her doc is very enthusiastic about the drug.
(It did take a while to convince insurance to cover it)
Ed