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Bisphosphonates: The Drugs We Love to Hate

Should I go back on Boniva even though there have been reports of it harming the liver?Fosamax is not good for people with glaucoma. What medication is better?What are the side effects for men taking Actonel?These questions are just a few of the many posted in the Q & A section of this site. And the majority of questions you’ll read here... Read moreChevron
posted 10/30/2008, comments (21)|
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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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Considering a Reclasp Injection as my next step

I started taking Fosmax and experienced problems with my throat burning along with sever indigestion. My Doctor said that drug was not helping with my level of bone loss. My doctor suggested I try Boniva, mentioning some of the side effects. After taking Boniva for just one months, I have experienced 80 percent of the side effects listed for... Read moreChevron
posted 05/07/2008, comments (12)|
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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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