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Q: What is aspartate and what does it consist of? Especially in relation to calcium.?
I need to know anything about calcium aspartate anhydrous. Have accelerated osteoporosis at 62 and must find something that really works. I will not take Evista or Fosamax, feel like they don't really do a good job. Anyone had any good results with anything to date? I have been told about calcium with vitamin D, magnesium, etc. I have been told to take calcium lactate with magnesium 8:1 ratio, then I have been told that this is not a good ratio of calcium and magnesium. So does anyone know about anything that is tried and true? Have researched all the emotional reasons for of which there are many. This stuff, osteoporosis, is epidemic now and I have to know why. Thank you for any info you can give.

A: Aspartic acid (Asp), also known as aspartate, the name of its anion, is one of the 20 natural proteinogenic amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. As with each of the 20 natural amino acids, there are two abbreviations commonly used to designate aspartic acid: Asp (three letter) and D (one letter). The abbreviations signifying a choice of either aspartic acid or asparagine are Asx (three-letter) and B (one letter).[1] As its name indicates, aspartic acid is the carboxylic acid analog of asparagine. It is non-essential in mammals, and might serve as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. It is also a metabolite in the urea cycle, and participates in gluconeogenesis. As a neurotransmitter, aspartic acid may provide resistance to fatigue and thus lead to endurance, although the evidence to support this idea is not strong.

Q: what is the drug Evista used for?


A: It's used to treat osteoporosis in post menopausal women.

Q: has anyone ever had jaw pain as a side effect from taking the prescription drug evista for osteoporosis?


A: No, my jaw pain is TMJ

Q: what is the best time time to take Harmon tablet .?
i am taking,priscription for harmon, tablet Evista,one tablet every day for the osteoprocess,for many years,every night after food with my calcium +vitaminD,but i am not sure what is the best time to take these pills,before or after meals,day or night?to get the better results.please help.

A: not be used in children. How to use Evista Oral Take this medication by mouth usually once a day, with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Be sure to include adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take calcium/vitamin D supplements. This medication comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have.

Q: Anyone used boniva for osteoporosis?
Can't take fosamax or evista - thinking of trying boniva injections. Anyone used it? Or any experience with any of the three meds?

A: July 8, 2004 -- Nutley N.J. NEW PHASE III STUDY SHOWS INTRAVENOUS BONIVA® GIVEN ONCE EVERY TWO OR THREE MONTHS EFFECTIVE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS -- Novel dosing of osteoporosis drug has potential to offer greater patient convenience, tolerability -- Roche announced today that the phase III study (DIVA) investigating Boniva® (ibandronate), administered as an intravenous injection with extended intervals between-dosages for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, has shown positive results after one year of treatment. Both regimens studied (2mg every two months and 3mg every three months) were at least equivalent to the 2.5 mg daily regimen in increasing spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD). Preliminary safety evaluation also indicates that all regimens were well tolerated. Dosing by intravenous injection is expected to provide advantages to patients who would find it helpful for compliance or for tolerance of therapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a once-daily administration of Boniva in May 2003. A supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for once-monthly oral Boniva in osteoporosis was submitted to the FDA in May 2004 and is currently under review. The company has been exploring more convenient dosing regimens before launching the product. “This study demonstrates Boniva given once every two or three months as an injection shows promise in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. If approved, it will be the first bisphosphonate that gives doctors and patients the flexibility to choose between an oral or an I.V. treatment,” said George Abercrombie, president and chief executive officer, Roche. “We will be sharing this data with the regulatory authorities at the earliest possible opportunity to supplement the oral filings.” DIVA Study Details DIVA (Dosing IntraVenous Administration) is a two-year multinational study in postmenopausal women that compares the efficacy and safety of the FDA approved oral daily ibandronate regimen with intravenous injections of ibandronate: 2mg every two months and 3 mg every three months. DIVA is a non-inferiority study assessing lumbar spine BMD at one year as the primary endpoint. The study is currently ongoing for a second year. About Boniva The once-daily formulation of Boniva is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, Boniva (2.5 mg once daily) increases bone mineral density and reduces the incidence of vertebral fractures. Boniva also may be considered for postmenopausal women who are at risk of developing osteoporosis and for whom the desired clinical outcome is to maintain bone mass and reduce the risk of vertebral fracture. Boniva is contraindicated in patients unable to stand or sit upright for at least 60 minutes, patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this product, and patients with uncorrected hypocalcemia. Boniva, like other bisphosphonates administered orally, may cause upper gastrointestinal disorders such as dysphagia, esophagitis and esophageal or gastric ulcer. Complete prescribing information is available through Roche. In December 2001, Roche and GlaxoSmithKline announced that they would co-develop and co-promote Boniva for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis in all countries, except Japan. About Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals, eight million of whom are women, are estimated to already have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for the disease. One in two women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures annually. The need for therapies to prevent and treat osteoporosis will continue to increase, especially as the number of postmenopausal women in the population continues to rise. About Roche Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S. prescription drug unit of the Roche Group, a leading research-based health care enterprise that ranks among the world’s leaders in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche discovers, develops, manufactures and markets numerous important prescription drugs that enhance people's health, well-being and quality of life. Among the company’s areas of therapeutic interest are: dermatology; genitourinary disease; infectious diseases, including influenza; inflammation, including arthritis and osteoporosis; metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes; neurology; oncology; transplantation; vascular diseases; and virology, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. For more information on the Roche U.S. pharmaceuticals business, visit the company’s web site at: http://www.rocheusa.com

Q: med question?
Has anyone ever been on Evista? I was just put on it and have read some horror stories about the side effects..blood clots, stroke and all that. Any expierience out there with this drug? Should I stop taking it? Thanks

A: Check out this website – I found it very useful - http://ailments.in/stroke.html

Q: Why would any dr. prescribe ALL the following to one person?
Warafin 5mg daily Lamital 200mg daily Remron 45mg 1@noc Ambien 10mg 1@noc Advicor 1000mg@noc Klonipin 2mg 1 3x daily Oxycotin 80mg 2xdaily Percocett 10/325 1 every 4 hr. as needed for break through pain EffexorXR 1 a day Evista 60mg 1 a day Isosorbidemono 30mg 1x day Toprel XL 50 mg 1xdaily Duelareb 14x a day Nitro as needed for chest pain LOL Vote for Short - that's almost my thought. I believe it's just government sponsored drug abuse. We the taxpayers are paying for all these drugs the person takes and we pay for all the trips to the doctor(s) and hospital(s). Ain't America wonderful!

A: Because they get a bonus for every drug they prescribe from that hot little pharmaceutical sales rep!

Q: Pain in jaw radiating down arm. Pressure in chest. Abnormal EKG. Normal CAT scan and cardiac cath. Cause?
Pain in jaw/face radiating down arm.Pressure in chest. Slight numbness on left side of face and leg. All went away in about 30 minutes. Went to hospital. First EKG was slightly abnormal. Subsequent EKGs were normal. Cardiac Cath was normal. CAT scan normal (no clots). Blood tests normal (no heart attack). Exercise a lot with no pain. 3rd episode like this but didn't go to hospital 1st or 2nd time. Only medication taken is Evista. Doctors have no clue. 56 yo female. Any ideas?

A: You might want to ask Cardiologist about Prinzmetal's Angina. See: http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Prinzmetal's_angina

Q: If you were nuts and very fertile, what would you name quintuplets using these medication names?
Name triplets using these names of medications. If you want to use a medication name that is not on this list, please do. Have fun! Actos Adderall Alesse Allegra Astelin Avandia Calan Canasa Carac Celexa Claritin Codeine Creon Crestor DesOwen Diovan Emend Evista Kadian Keppra Maxalt Mirena Pamelor Paxil Prandin Reglan Remeron Tenex Travatan Tylenol Yasmin Westcort Whoops, sorry for quintuplets/triplets! Do which whichever you like! Here's what I would choose: All Boys: Maxalt Prandin Creon Emend Reglan All Girls: Avandia Canasa Celexa Keppra Evista 3 Boys: Codiene Remeron Westcort Pamelor (G) Alesse (G) 3 Girls: Allegra Mirena Yasmin Tylenol (B) Adderall (B)

A: BBBBB Maxalt Adderall Diovan Kadian Emend BBBBG Maxalt Kadian Adderall Emend Allegra BBBGG Maxalt Kadian Emend Allegra Mirena BBGGG Maxalt Kadian Allegra Mirena Canasa BGGGG Allegra Mirena Canasa Kadian Kepra GGGGG Kepra Remeron Allegra Canasa Mirena