In a patient who completed 5 years of oral bisphosphonate and has a T score persistently in osteoporotic range, what factors help you decide whether it is appropriate to start a drug holiday vs. switch to an alternative agent?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
This is an interesting question concerning a common clinical issue. Unfortunately, I am unaware of any data (evidence-based medicine) that is helpful in answering the question. My response is thus only anecdotal. There is some good data that patients with an inadequate bone density response to three...
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at Solon Family Health Center Hard to answer without more specifics. A bisphosph...
Hard to answer without more specifics. A bisphosph...