Osteoporosis Medications
Bisphosphonates
Osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates include Fosamax, Actonel, and the monthly drug Boniva. Approved for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, they help slow or stop the process of bone breakdown during remodeling.
Osteoporosis Myth: Osteoporosis Doesn't Cause Any Emotional Problems
Reality: The emotional toll of osteoporosis is very real. Having a fracture, or even seeing yourself as more "fragile" than you once thought you were, can lead to a negative body image, poor self-esteem, and a sense of limitations in activity and mobility. Kyphosis, the "dowager's hump" that results from vertebral fractures, has been associated with significant depression in people with osteoporosis. After one fracture, many people with osteoporosis are so fearful that they may fall and injure...
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SERMS (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators)
These drugs include the osteoporosis drug Evista. Read about the risks and benefits of this estrogen-like drug.
SERMS (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators)
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to reduce the risk of spine fractures. Calcimar, Miacalcin, or Fortical are used for treating osteoporosis. They are sometimes used to treat pain associated with bone fractures. Read more on this hormone.
Calcitonin
Forteo for Osteoporosis
Forteo (teriparatide) is a synthetic version of parathyroid hormone -- a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate calcium. This injectable osteoporosis medication helps build new bone.
Hormone Therapy for Osteoporosis
Hormone therapy is used for prevention of osteoporosis. The FDA recommends that women first consider other therapies for the prevention of bone loss due to studies that have shown a small increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer with hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone Therapy for Osteoporosis
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