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Should Fosamax Or Prolia Be Taken For The Treatment Of Osteoporosis?

I am overwhelmed about exercises and what medication to take. I am working out with a band and dumbells. Hoping it is enough. I was prescribed Fosamax 70mg tab one time a week. The side affects scare me! My Dr. told me to research and see if I would be more comfortable with Evista or Prolia. I am on Coumadin for A Fib. Prolia sounds not so frightening. I was a nurse for 20 years and never heard good things about Fosamax. Advice?
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fosamax and Prolia belong to different drug classes. Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and Prolia is a monoclonal antibody. Both having side effects , but treatment can be given according to requirement of the symptoms. Fosamax may cause hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia ,chest pain and joint pain,rash. Proila also cause, fever , join pain,bladder Infection , nausea and vomiting and jaw pain etc. Please consult your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Should Fosamax Or Prolia Be Taken For The Treatment Of Osteoporosis?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fosamax and Prolia belong to different drug classes. Fosamax is a bisphosphonate and Prolia is a monoclonal antibody. Both having side effects , but treatment can be given according to requirement of the symptoms. Fosamax may cause hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia ,chest pain and joint pain,rash. Proila also cause, fever , join pain,bladder Infection , nausea and vomiting and jaw pain etc. Please consult your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.