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An Introduction to Osteoporosis Drugs

Boniva®, Fosomax®, Actonel®, Forteo®… Evista®? If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, and changes in diet and lifestyle haven’t resulted in raising those T-scores, you may be poised on the brink of a new and very confusing world: drug treatment. Right now, I’m trying the supplements... Read moreChevron
posted 10/16/2008, comments (0)|
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Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

Reader's Question: I was diagnosed with osteopenia.  My doctor advised me to start taking Fosamax.  My mother has atrial fibrillation.  I was recently heard that this might be problem.  Should I take this?   It is important to know what atrial fibrillation is, what association, if any, exists between Fosamax and... Read moreChevron
posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)|
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Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know

The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some patients serves as an important reminder: Everything we put in our body can change our body.   While prescription medications can provide significant benefits to bone mass and help prevent fractures, they... Read moreChevron
posted 04/28/2008, comments (3)|
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Joan Rivers speaks out about Osteoporosis

Joan Rivers has osteoporosis - and she admits, "Osteoporosis doesn't look good on anybody." This week she and her daughter Melissa hosted a cocktail party organized by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The event coincides with a new series of Public Service Announcements - on TV, radio and in print - starring Joan to help raise awareness about... Read moreChevron
posted 04/17/2008, comments (0)|
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Reclast vs. Actonel for steroid induced osteoporosis

A new study indicates that zoledronic acid -sold as Reclast in the U.S. - increased bone mass in the spine more than risedrontate - brand name Actonel - for patients who have osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid use (known at GIO, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis). Actonel is a bisphosphonate drug taken as a daily pill, while Reclast,... Read moreChevron
posted 04/16/2008, comments (2)|
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