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Taking fosavance 5600 (bisphosphonates) for nearly 3 yrs (osteoporosis) read some severe side effects - would like alternate safe long term treatment - can you overdose on additional calcium - vit d3 & is it wise to have dexa scan annually ? tku
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DEXA scans: At 63, unless one has a history of osteopenia or osteoporosis, or a history of stress fractures, a DEXA scan can be scheduled every two years if bone density is satisfactory.
Answered 5/3/2018
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