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How Long Can Alendronic Acid Be Taken?
I have just had a two year break from taking alendronic acid after taking it for seven years and now I have been advised to start taking it for another five years due to further bone loss mt t score in my spine is -3 and I am 54 years old what is your advice please?
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
You can safely continue it for another five years.
Frequent follow-up is mandatory.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can safely continue it for another five years.
Frequent follow-up is mandatory.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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