Osteoporosis Medicine

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Medications
Major drug therapies now exist for treating osteoporosis. Read our guide to learn about the different drugs available for treating this condition.
Osteoporosis Drug Information
Click for a list of common drugs you may be prescribed for osteoporosis. If you can't find the medication your looking for, check back soon for updates.
New Osteoporosis Drug
A new drug takes treating osteoporosis one step further than traditional drugs.

Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Even though Forteo has been on the market for four years already, it is one of the newest medications approved by the FDA to treat osteoporosis. It is therefore understandable that patients are still seeking reassurance that the drug is safe and effective.
Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva: Why Might a Patient Be Prescribed One Oral BisphosphonateOver Another?
As you may be aware, there are currently 3 FDA approved therapies for osteoporosis. I will try to give you the important differences in the drugs in order to allow you to make an educated decision on therapy.