EVENITY® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, (See More) or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well.
When starting a new treatment, it’s always important to understand possible side effects. In the case of osteoporosis, it’s also important to understand that not treating could result in a higher risk of fracture.
To find out if EVENITY is right for you, discuss with your doctor the risks of side effects and the risks of not treating your osteoporosis.
Drug safety is important. EVENITY was studied to learn about the benefits and possible side effects that come along with taking it. One EVENITY study evaluated over 7,000 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis who received either EVENITY or placebo. The most common side effects were joint pain and headache. These are not all the possible side effects of EVENITY. See the comparison of the most common side effects from the study reported below.
Learn about the possible serious side effects with EVENITY.
The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are joint pain (arthralgia) and headache. Injection-site reactions and muscle spasms also occurred in some people. This is not a full list. For more detailed information, visit the Safety Information page. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Hair loss is not listed as a common side effect in the Prescribing Information or Medication Guide. If you notice changes, talk with your healthcare provider.
Weight gain is not listed as a common side effect in the Prescribing Information or Medication Guide. If you notice changes, talk with your healthcare provider.
The duration can vary from person to person and by side effect. Report symptoms to your healthcare provider; they can recommend monitoring or management strategies, or adjust treatment if needed.
EVENITY may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. It should not be started if you’ve had a heart attack or stroke within the past year. Your healthcare provider will look at your heart health and other risk factors to decide whether EVENITY is right for you. Find a Healthcare Provider
The boxed warning states that EVENITY may increase the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, and cardiovascular death; it should not be initiated in patients who have had MI or stroke within the preceding year, and should be discontinued if such an event occurs during treatment.
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What is the most important information I should know about EVENITY?
EVENITY can cause serious side effects, including increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or death from a cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) problem. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you have any of these symptoms: symptoms of heart attack, which may include: chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; feeling light-headed or dizzy; or symptoms of stroke, which may include: headache; numbness or weakness in face, arm, or legs; difficulty talking; changes in vision or loss of balance. Before you receive EVENITY, tell your healthcare provider if you have had a heart attack or stroke, especially if it has happened in the past year.
Do not receive EVENITY if you: have low blood calcium; or are allergic to romosozumab or any of the ingredients in EVENITY.
Before receiving EVENITY, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
What are the possible side effects of EVENITY?
EVENITY may cause serious side effects, including:
Serious allergic reactions have happened in people who receive EVENITY. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including: rash; hives; swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia). EVENITY may lower the calcium levels in your blood. Your low blood calcium should be treated before you receive EVENITY. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of low blood calcium such as: spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles; numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes or around your mouth.
Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis) may occur. Your healthcare provider should examine your mouth before you start EVENITY and may tell you to see your dentist. Ask your healthcare provider or dentist about good mouth care.
Unusual thigh bone fractures. Symptoms of this type of fracture include new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh.
The most common side effects of EVENITY include joint pain and headaches.
These are not all the possible side effects of EVENITY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see EVENITY full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide.
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EVENITY is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well.
What is the most important information I should know about EVENITY?
EVENITY can cause serious side effects, including increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or death from a cardiovascular (heart or blood vessel) problem. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency help Read More
