Comments on: Fosavance

By: Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:29:28 +0000

Sally,

I have not heard any suggestion that Fosavance is to be withdrawn however alendronate would do the same job one tenth the price on the UK market.

It may be that your doctor is being encourage to prescribe with ‘value for money’ in mind, I would suggest you discuss your concerns with your doctor and would strongly advise against buying over the internet.

By: Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:21 +0000

I have heard that Fosavance is to be withdrawn and a cheaper Alendonic acid is to replace it—Is this true? If so will I be able to buy it over the internet? I would appreciate your advice.

By: Mrs Gladwin

Mrs Gladwin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:19:38 +0000

Thank you so much. I am grateful for your help. E Gladwin

By: Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:31:43 +0000

Mrs Gladwin,

From the informaiton you have provided Fosavance does seem an unusual choice at this stage and the treatment you have been given would not be a recommendation based on recently published guidelines here in the UK.

I would suggest that you speak to your doctor about your concerns and also ask for a justification of the treatment compared to the alternatives.

By: Mrs Gladwin

Mrs Gladwin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:17:52 +0000

I have been prescribed Fosavance, together with a calcium supplement as a result of a DEXA scan that shows I have borderline Osteopenia (T-score of lumbar spine -1.1). I am 43 years old and not yet reached menopause. I have never taken drugs for anything before - is Fosavance really necessary at this stage? (I am living abroad and don’t know the doctor).

By: Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:10:33 +0000

Marjorie,
You have been prescribed this drug to strengthen your bones to reduce your risk of having further fractures should you fall.

There is a distinct possibility that the prednisone has made your bones weaker but the biggest causative factor was your fall. If you can do anything to reduce your chance of falling again including looking at your home, other medicines you take and your footwear and so on then you should. You may also find this article a good read.

By: Marjorie Spooner

Marjorie Spooner — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:57:03 +0000

I have just been prescribed this drug after bone scan revealed that I had 5 fractures one wrist and four in the back -ribs, spine , etc. after a fall. I did not get a bone density after until I had been taking prednisone for an auto-immune disease for over a year. I am 80 years old but the bone density was ok, until the prednisone - I am assumming the fosanavance will help to cure the bone loss. Is this correct?

By: Matthew Robinson

Matthew Robinson — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:34:40 +0000

Eileen,

The difference is simply the addition of colecalciferol into the Fosavance. Other than that the products are the same.

I’d have to say that “toxic” is a bit of a strong word to choose to describe Fosamax. If it were genuinely toxic it would not be on the market. Of course, like all medicines it will have side effects that affect some individuals.

By: eileen storzuk

eileen storzuk — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:18:57 +0000

Sounds like this is the same as Fosamax which I stopped taking months ago as it is toxic…please explain what the difference is between Fosamax and Fosavance??? Thanks Eileen Storzuk - Canada