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Treatment Options for Premenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

According to Dr. Susan Ott, Professor of the University of Washington Bone Physiology Course, "Bisphosphonates are NOT APPROVED for prevention of osteoporosis in premenopausal women." (Bisphosphonates include drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel). Okay I understand that statement, but what about those who have established primary osteoporosis,... Read moreChevron
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Calcitonin Or Forteo: Bypassing The Bisphosphonates

While bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, et. al.—are certainly the most common osteoporosis drugs, they’re not the only ones you might be prescribed. Especially if you have digestive issues (if you’re prone to heartburn, nausea, etc.), your doctor might recommend a drug that’s gentler on the stomach. Here are a couple... Read moreChevron
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Reclast, Forteo and Other New Agents

Reader Question: I have been on all the medications on the market for osteoporosis, including the yearly IV medication, Reclast, and the daily injection, Forteo. Are there any new medications available, or soon to be available, that I can look forward to?   A very important drug trial result was released at the American Society for Bone... Read moreChevron
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New Forteo Delivery Device

Eli Lily has released a new pen (delivery device) with updated and easier to use design and user steps.   I recently received a letter from Eli Lily announcing the release of this new delivery device for injecting Forteo®--even though I had finished my two year treatment with it--I was excited to read about the changes that were made in... Read moreChevron
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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
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