Fosamax and HCV

[sljl]

Does anyone know any adverse effect with Fosamax, a medication for treating osteoporois or brittle bones? My regular doc (who knows I have HCV) prescribed it to me.

I know that the liver processes all drugs and reading the side effects is scaring me.  I have stage 2 fibrosis and failed the traditional interferon/ribavirin treatment already.

[sljl]

Thank you so much.  I will look into that.

[Dee1956]

Hi, there are newer drugs as stated above, I have a relative who takes a shot once a month, like the Sally Field commercial.
I think you have to weigh the risks against benefits.
The one risk that scare me was jaw bone problems.
But...that was with prolonged use.
Good luck.

[sljl]

Oh wow. That's great.  I'm going to see a new hematologist in two weeks and I'll discuss this with him.  I'm not so sure I should be on Fosamax yet as I only have osteopenia and I'm taking calcium and vitamin D.
Thanks so much for your help.

[gerard11]

I have cirroris and was prescribed Fosamax by my Doc's. I have also had a liver transplant. They now are prescribing a once a year Reclast infusion for my osteporois. Thats seems to be  a lot less taxing on the liver. Big bonus for me was I didnt have to remember to take those pills everyday!!!!
Good luck!