Evenity User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 28, 2024

For Osteoporosis "From blood tests done, I know that Evenity has increased my retention of bone, bone building took place in the first 2 months. I have a severe headache for 1-2 days after getting the injections. I also have increased stiffness that is 24/7."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 7, 2024

For Osteoporosis "I have been on Evenity since Dec 2023. Was good at first, then the 3rd injection had severe pain down my arm, upper chest, and shoulders. Lasted for a week. After that, not too many side effects, but did gain weight in my stomach and abdomen. Get a headache the next day after injections. Just had my 10th injection, and the pain in my arms, shoulders, and wrists came back, lasted for a week again. Has numerous fractures in my back, so I had to try this. Back feels much stronger though."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2024

For Osteoporosis "Because of being diagnosed with osteoporosis due to menopause, it was suggested I try this. Not sure if I am happy with it or not. So far, I have had only 2 injections, so only 10 more to go. I had my choice of where I wanted the shots and chose behind my upper arm. I had no problem with the shot being administered. Did not really hurt and had no swelling or inflammation. I did have a slight headache, though. Same thing when I had the second shot, except this time I just felt like I was getting the flu. One thing I did notice since getting these shots, though, was that I had a constant throbbing pain in my legs, especially my right one. I thought I had MS or something and did not attribute it to the shot. There are days I can hardly walk, and I have a constant limp. I have tried natural oils and over-the-counter meds, but they only help for a short while. The pain is so uncomfortable that I could cry! I am not a crier, though. I am getting depressed about this and am not sure what to do."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2024

For Osteoporosis "It has increased my bone mass and has grown stronger bones."

• La...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2024

For Osteoporosis "I am getting my 3rd Evenity treatment next week. I am happy I am able to receive this drug. The side effects have been very tolerable- a bit fatigued after the first injections. I thought the injections would be more painful, they are not."

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2024

For Osteoporosis "Closing in on my fourth injection, but having multiple issues. I have just been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Now having to take gabapentin to manage those symptoms. My IBS, diagnosed in my 20s, but under control for over 30 years, has returned with a vengeance. Nothing in my diet or life has changed except the addition of Evenity. Imodium is my friend... another drug to combat the Evenity side effects. This morning, I experienced a weird episode while showering. Uncomfortable, radiating pain under my left shoulder blade, slowly spreading up my back/neck. It has subsided, and I have an appointment tomorrow with my GP. I feel like the Evenity is working, and the pain in my spine, where my fracture occurred and recurred, has greatly diminished. I don't want to stop yet."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2024

For Osteoporosis "My injections started last month. First 3 days, I felt fine. Day 4, I felt very achy, flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue; for a week, I wondered why I agreed to this treatment. I informed my endocrinologist. At Dr. suggestion, 2nd dose this month, I drank 2 eight oz glasses of water before injections. This is day 5; I still feel great. I'm fatigued, though not as intense; it might be from other factors, such as stress or just getting older. I’d tried Fosamax; it bothered my tummy. I’ve never tried Prolia, but its side effects sounded scary. I’m committed to 10 more Evenity injections, with hopes of success. I walk (sometimes wearing a weighted vest 10#), lift weights daily, and use the gym's Power Plate, which supposedly increases bone mass. I do yoga. My diet is calcium-rich, and I use calcium/D3/K2 supplements. I get outside daily, even if it's chilly out. I avoid caffeine and alcohol."

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2024

For Osteoporosis "The first injection, I didn't feel well for the whole month. Then, the next month, I felt so good, nothing hurt, and it's only been an upward climb. Thanks for the help."

• Cat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2024

For Osteoporosis "Both upper arms swell around injection site, red & hot to touch for three days after injections."

• Bar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2024

For Osteoporosis "I will require a DEXA scan in August to see if it has had some benefit. Side effects were soreness at the site of injection. Muscle tightness and pain."

• Lou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 17, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I have just finished my last injections (12 months). I had very minor side effects, mostly site pain which was no worse than a yearly flu shot! I did get headaches which were relieved by Tylenol, but not awful and very tolerable! The first few shots I had mild nausea in the morning, but very little in later shots! I had absolutely no muscle aches or pain throughout all the shots. About 5 days after the shots, any mild side effects I had went totally away. I was terrified to start these shots after reading some of the reviews, but I am so glad I didn’t listen to them and followed through on all the shots! I have severe osteoporosis and after these shots my bone density has really improved! I am scheduled for a yearly Reclast infusion in a month which will assure that I don’t lose the bone I have gained over the past year."

• tre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 24, 2024

For Osteoporosis "Evenity didn't give me side effects like Prolia did and made me go from osteoporosis to osteopenia."

• Inj...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I am 56 years old and post-menopausal - no hormone therapy of any kind. Symptoms of menopause were and are mild. I am very lucky. I take Veozah for the hot flashes only. First bone scan in June of 2024 showed signs of bone loss. I am thin and have always been very healthy. My doctor told me that I was a good candidate for Evenity. Use discount card. It did take a couple of months to get approved by my insurance. I started the monthly injection in August. Side effects include slight discomfort (two shots in the abdomen) at the injection site and a mild rash (raised and itchy) on my torso and back that lasts for a couple of weeks after the shots. It is bothersome but tolerable. I hope I can get through the series of 12 shots without anything further. Everyone is different, I don't like to take medication but understand sometimes we have to, but the side effects can be a big deterrent. I hope I don't have any additional side effects going forward. I will take Prolia to sustain the bone growth."

• wor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I really didn't want to be on this drug; however, my last bone density scan (at age 70) showed significant adverse changes compared to the prior two years (-3.2 spine). This was despite taking Vitamin D, Calcium, doing Pilates, tennis, yogalates. I felt I had no choice but to go forward. I have now completed 12 months of injections (2 shots every 4 weeks). The first month or two, I felt tired and headachey the day of and the morning after the injections. However, for the most part, I am relieved to say that I had no side effects. I don't know my bone density yet as I'm not scheduled for another scan until next year. I had the injections in my stomach because I have a bit of fat there. The shots are somewhat painful, but taking them in the fat area of my stomach didn't cause too much pain. My doctor now wants me to start Reclast. He believes my bone density is improved but may regress without continued treatment. Cross fingers with Reclast."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 2, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I began Evenity injections in September. In October, I developed a UTI, LPR - a type of reflux, and painful sores on my tongue. During the last 8 months, I have had 4 UTIs, the LPR is being mildly managed, and after going to an oral surgeon, I learned that the tongue sores are lingual tonsils, which are part of the lymphatic system, and these eruptions indicate a possible viral or bacterial infection - since October. The lymph nodes in my neck enlarged. Two weeks ago, my GP did a complete CBC, and the results showed a viral or bacterial infection. Lymph nodes still swollen, and I developed a yeast infection. Yesterday, I had my 8th Evenity injection. About 10 hours later, my tongue has erupted in many angry blisters. Last month, I decided to quit the shots. My doctor says Evenity does not even kick in until after the 6th injection! I chose to continue, but now this. I'm looking for a doctor who can get to the bottom of this. I've had cancer 2 times, and I do worry that this infection could lead to something else."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I am 63 and was on Prolia, which caused me pain. I switched to Evenity. I just had my third injection. Yes, the injections hurt, but if they warm up, it's not as bad. But after the 2nd and 3rd injection, I have developed a knot that is so painful in one arm. I can't lift either arm after injections for days. But I was wondering if anyone experiences the lower back pain with Evenity. I have had days where I couldn't move in the morning without excruciating pain. And I do experience headaches. Hoping when I get a Dexa, it shows improvement because what I am experiencing is not pleasant."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 2, 2025

For Osteoporosis "After reading several negative reviews, I was nervous to begin Evenity in January 2024, but was pleasantly surprised with pretty much no side effects. The shots do hurt/burn, but that only lasts a few seconds. I took Tylenol and drank plenty of water on the day of my injections and felt fine except for being very tired. I took afternoon naps, and by the next day, I felt completely normal. My bone density increased by 9.1% in the lumbar spine and 7.9% in the femoral neck. Still classified as osteopenia, but I am happy there has been some improvement. I will be starting Reclast infusions next month."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I have had three Evenity injections so far. I have a history of spinal compression fractures. I am a two-time cancer survivor (breast cancer and endometrial cancer). At present, I am cancer-free. After all of my Evenity injections, I have had the same reaction - about 10 hours after treatment, I develop shaking chills, a low-grade fever, and nausea. And then, after about 12 hours past my injections, I feel fine. That is the only side effect that I have had!"

• Ter...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 28, 2024

For Osteoporosis "The first three infusions by arm swelled up at the injection site and were bright red. Then my ankles, up to about midcalf, swelled up as well. I have some ankle swelling that now has not gone down. That was a result of the injections. I also had fatigue the first three months after the injections, but after that, it subsided."

• Con...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 9, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I got a rash on my arms and shins after 5 months of injections. Just had my 9th injection and still have a rash. Didn’t realize it was probably caused by Evenity. My dermatologist couldn’t figure out what was causing it. Sent me to an allergist."

• AGM...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 13, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I am one year post-Evenity and just had my first after-treatment DEXA scan. While there was minimal improvement in the lumbar spine score, my hip improved 8.5%, and my femoral neck improved an astounding 32.5%. So I suppose that the injections did bring some positive results despite the misery I experienced during the therapy. I am religiously taking calcium/vitamin D every day in addition to Evista, being determined to stay away from those bone-improving meds with the more horrible side effects (osteonecrosis of the jawbone, etc.). In conclusion, I have to admit that while Evenity does pose serious health risks and side effects, it does appear to improve bone health. We will have to wait to see if it is maintainable or if the improvements wane with the passage of time."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2024

For Osteoporosis "Just had my 4th injection. I had been on Prolia the last five years. It’s too early to say how it’s working. I’m wondering now if the very itchy rash I’ve had on my shoulders, back, neck, and scalp the past couple of months I originally thought was my skin lupus (but isn’t responding to the meds) is really from Evenity. I’m going to check into it this week."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2025

For Osteoporosis "Have been taking for 6 months. Well tolerated except for persistent hives that respond very well to antihistamines. Suspect I will have to use the antihistamines for the next 6 months until the course is completed."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2025

For Osteoporosis "I just had my 4th Evenity injection. I had my 3rd injection in my arm, and it swelled up like a large (egg shape and size) hematoma. It stayed red and swollen for a few days. I went back to the tummy site. No pain with the injections. I am fatigued and feel out of sorts. I tried Reclast, and it was a bad experience with it. I’ll go back to Prolia after my last shot. I’ve used that in the past and had no issues."

• JLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2025

For Osteoporosis "Lightheadedness after different locations of the shot used. Diarrhea for at least two months or longer. Passing clear, shiny mucus. Excessive gas. Today, passing green discharge. 3/28/2025. Sixth shot a week and a half ago. Off and on, I do think it’s working."