Question

A 55-year-old woman with newly diagnosed osteoporosis (T-score −2.7) asks about denosumab. Which is an important counseling point?

Accepted Answer

Transition to another antiresorptive when stopping to prevent rebound fractures

Answer

Denosumab can be stopped abruptly without transition

Answer

Use for 6 months then drug holiday

Answer

It increases GERD risk significantly

Answer

It is contraindicated with eGFR 60

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with newly diagnosed osteoporosis (T-score −2.7) asks about denosumab. Which is an important counseling point?