Osteoporosis

I've haven't been able to find much information about it.. but i have to use actonel for some months until the doctor sees any difference and will decide if i can shift or not to another medicine.. i've found those at http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s3103-s-ACTONEL.aspx
that it is for osteoporosis and also for prevention... do you think it's a good sign? that my doctor doesn't think my osteoporosis is not that serious?

Thank you for your posting. I thought you might find some of our information on Actonel and related drugs to be helpful:

Actonel
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/find-drug-12-150.html

Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva: Why Might a Patient Be Prescribed One Oral Bisphosphonate Over Another? By Dr. Neil Gonter
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/8029/boniva-oral/

Actonel and Bone Loss
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/question-answer-28020-63.html

Let me know if you need more information. I'd be glad to help.

Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Maria
Community Facilitator
OsteoporosisConnection.com

I would like to know how long a person should be taking Actonel. I have been taking it at least 3 years and want to know what would be the changes to stopping this medication.

My aunt is suffering from osteoporosis. She takes some medicines for treatment (usually from rx-drugs24.com ). These tabs are effective for her. Maybe you'll find replacement for Actonel, cause there are many others medications for treatment.

Hi Irene Maria and Maria 55, Welcome to the community and thanks for your questions.

I would discuss this with your Dr. since some experts in the field are recommending Drug Holidays if you've taken an osteoporosis medication for 5 or more years. This recommendation would also depend on your specific medical history, your possible risk of fractures, and any previous fractures.

Here's an article on Drug Holidays from the Daily Herald that explains it: Daily Herald

If you'd like more information on osteoporosis, you might like to visit our OsteoporosisConnections.com Home Page, where you can " Ask a Question "Write a SharePost and make comments to questions or answer other members questions as well. We have many other features that make your visit very informative, and well worth your time.

Please join us at: [URL=http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/ ]Osteoporosis Connection[/URL] If you have any other concerns don't hesitate to post.

Pam Flores (Community Leader)

Sorry the second link didn't work so here it is again, I hope this works. If not just copy and paste it into your browser: http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/

Hi again, one more thing the link to Ask a Question is found here: http://www.healthcentral.com/o...rosis/c/question/all