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posted 04/28/2008, comments (2)

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 more Chevron

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posted 04/16/2008, comments (0)

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 more Chevron

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posted 02/29/2008, comments (4)

New osteoporsis yearly Intravenous injection is it Reclass? Preclass? Who knows about this?

I heard about a new osteoporsis treatment where it takes 15 minutes to get an IV yearly. It is covered by insurance. I need to know the name of this and the manufacturer. Is it Reclast? I now take a Boniva IV injection every three months. It costs $439.00 each time. I am a senior and run out of RX... Read more Chevron

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