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Medicines Used To Treat Osteoporosis
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Treatment
The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to:
- Control pain from the disease
- Slow down or stop bone loss
- Prevent bone fractures with medicines that strengthen bone
- Minimize the risk of falls that might cause fractures
There are several different treatments for osteoporosis, including lifestyle changes and a variety of medications.
Medications are used to strengthen bones when:
- Osteoporosis has been diagnosed by a bone density...
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Aspirin may prevent, treat osteoporosis
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Thyroid hormone may treat osteoporosis
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Osteoporosis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
What is the cause of my osteoporosis? What are the treatment options? What side effects should I expect from the medications used to treat the... Read more »
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