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Reclast interactions with naproxen?

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am evaluating different bisphosphonate treatments. I currently take 220 mg of naproxen (Aleve) once a day to manage pain in my knees and lower back, due to multi-compartmental osteoarthritis in both knees and spinal stenosis, respectively (I am... read more

Dietary Supplementation - What calcium supplement to take while on Prolia?

Calcium carbonate or citrate? I have CKD III.

How long will most of the side effects last with ReClast Infusion?

It has been a month and I still have extreme irritability, shakiness, diarrhea, hair falling out. Doctor gave me Xanax, which helps, but I don’t want to be on that medication forever. Help?

Prolia - Why don't doctors apprise patients about side effects?

Took the drug Prolia with devastating side effects and I am wondering why my doctor pushed if even after I told her my side effects? In fact she wanted to make another appointment in six months. Evidently she was not hearing me, I wonder why?

How safe is amitriptyline for someone with osteoporosis?

My wife has had osteoporosis for15 years last scan showed -3.4. Her doctor has recommended amitriptyline for fibromyalgia which she has had for30 years, will it make the osteoporosis worse?

What have others used to ease side-effects from Reclast infusion?

Cannot take Tylenol. Ibuprofen ineffective. Doctor did not advise any pre-infusion prep nor discuss any possible side effects from Reclast infusion. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis post shoulder fracture and Dexa scan. I'm 57 yrs old, female, in good health. No aches or pains prior to infusion.... read more

How does food interact with your medications?

How important is the time I take my meds each day?

I am concerned about the time to take Cartia and Evista.

How debilitating is osteoporosis and what is the prognosis?

Ergocalciferol - my doctor precribed 50,000 1 a week, however the doctor did not say what my prognosis was how debilitating is osteoporosis and my kidneys are hurting and my entier body also hurts but im only 52. please help

What pros and cons for Fosomax 70mg?

I have osteoporosis and I am 58 years old. I read that it can affects your jaw bone?

Alendronate - GERD vs fosamax?

iam a postmenopusal female, diagnosed with GERD a couple months ago and taking dexilantd once a day. A month ago on my yearly check up diagonesd with early osteoporosis and prescribed Alendronate sodium 70 mg once a week. Read the information one of the big side effect is having acid reflux - now... read more

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