Do you avoid PTH/PTHrP analogs in patients with recurrent/severe CPPD?
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Rheumatology · NYU Langone
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I assume Dr. @Dr. First Last meant PTH-related bone-building drugs, not bisphosphonates, in his answer. I agree that I would use these drugs if needed in someone with CPPD disease, but I have not come across the scenario outlined in the question and am not aware of any data on the use of these drugs...
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Rheumatology
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If the patient does not have underlying hyperparathyroidism, I see no reason to hold back bisphosphonate therapy.
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