On Mon, 27 Apr 1998 07:14:08 +0100, Mary Hawking
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>Does it have to be etidronate or alendronate?
Our local bone Consultant told me that only Etidronate, i.e. Didronel
PMO, has a licence for prophylaxis in pts on steroids. He suggested
anyone on about 8mg or higher for > 12 months is a candidate and if
you could anticipate long term treatment, e.g. starting steroids for
PMR, you should start it earlier - ideally guided by dexa scans,
though the waiting list for these is getting ridiculously long in my
area.
David
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Dr David Evans
Cardiff
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