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Fosomax is not good for people with Glaucoma. What medication is better?

Cecilia

09/23/08

Cecilia

Topics:About osteoporosis medication and its side effects for people with glaucoma

My mother has osteoporosis and also Glaucoma. She used to take Fosomax until we discovered that it was a risk for her glaucoma. Can you tell me what medication will be better for her since she has glaucoma?

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Casey McNulty

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Hi Cecilia,

Thank you for your question. I'm not aware of Fosamax being a problem for glaucoma patients. I didn't see anything about it in the product information for Fosamax. However, there are other options. Boniva is a once-a-month tablet for osteoporosis. Actonel is available in daily, once-a-week, and once-a-month formulations. Miacalcin in an inhaled daily medication. I would suggest speaking with her doctor about which of these medications would be the best for your mother, taking into consideration her other medications and other medical conditions.

Best of luck,

Casey

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