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PJ Hamel

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

Fosamax: More Disturbing News

Remember Vioxx, the drug that eased the pain of millions of arthritic Americans—until it was suddenly pulled from the market in 2004, after it was determined that it also caused heart attacks and strokes? Vioxx manufacturer Merck shelled out $4.85 billion in 2007 to settle up with 140,000 Vioxx heart attack victims.Looks like it might be... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 11/16/2008, comments (0)

Easier-on-the-Stomach Bisphosphonates

If you’ve taken, are taking, or have been advised to take a bisphosphonate drug (Boniva®, Fosomax®, Actonel®) for osteoporosis, you’re probably aware that these drugs come with a host of side effects and challenges around how they’re administered. While not everyone who takes these drugs has problems, the issues are... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (3)

Does Fosamax Cause Bone Fractures?

Reader Question: I have osteoporosis and have been taking Fosamax for the past 3 years. I was just reading in the paper this morning that this drug was shown to cause bone fractures. Isn't this medication supposed to protect me from this? Should I stop taking it? What about the other similar drugs in the same class? I wouldn't blame... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (3)

Forteo Benefits Without Injections? The Future of Alternative Parathyroid Hormone Treatments

Synthetic parathyroid hormone, manufactured by Eli Lilly and sold in the United States under the brand name Forteo, is the only FDA approved osteoporosis drug shown to directly stimulate bone formation. (Other treatments work by interfering with the process of bone loss.) However, this medication requires administering a daily injection -... Read more Chevron

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Amy Bates

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)

Vitamin D Deficiency

I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels. I found out today mine is 28 which is low. My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage. After a 2 month period we will check the levels again. I learned that many doctors do not perform this test, but... Read more Chevron

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