For the past year, my mother has been receiving daily injections of gemtide. How much longer must she go on?
Gemtide is frequently used to treat osteoporosis or weak bones; the length of treatment is determined by your mother's bone health, fracture risk, and response to therapy. Many patients have this kind of injection under strict physician care for several months to one to two years. Bone density tests, calcium/vitamin D monitoring, and routine doctor visits are crucial for determining when to discontinue or alter medication. Don't abruptly cease the shots without first talking to her doctor.
