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Had Dexa Scan, Thinning Of Hip Bones And Osteoporosis Of Spine. Suggested Phosomax And Octonel. Suggest?
I am a white 60 year old female, weigh 110 lbs. and I'm 5'2" tall. I have had a Dexa Scan and I have thinning of the hip bones and have osteoperosis of the spine. I want to take the pill form once a week but do not know which, of these 3 offered, to take: phosomax, octonel, or boneva. The nurse said my GYN doctor lets the patient pick which one they want to take. Help!!
Fri, 20 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The dosages of the drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis are as follows -
* FOSAMAX ( alendronate ) - 10mg orally daily or 70mg once a week
* ACTONEL ( risedronate ) - 5mg orally daily or 35mg once a week
* BONIVA ( ibandronic acid ) - 150mg orally once in a month
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The dosages of the drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis are as follows -
* FOSAMAX ( alendronate ) - 10mg orally daily or 70mg once a week
* ACTONEL ( risedronate ) - 5mg orally daily or 35mg once a week
* BONIVA ( ibandronic acid ) - 150mg orally once in a month
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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