Forteo better than Fosamax for steroid-related bone loss: study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-10-29

Results from a new study suggest that the osteoporosis drug Forteo is better at increasing bone density and reducing spine fractures in people who have glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis than the drug Fosamax. Glucocorticoids are steroids contained in drugs to treat such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Crohn's disease, and lupus.
Read full story >

See all Rheumatoid Arthritis News

Font size
- A
- A
- A
Email This
Bookmark

Was this helpful? Yes
Save

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

We comply with the HONcode standard for
trustworthy health information: verify here.

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2010. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

Forteo better than Fosamax for steroid-related bone loss: study

People who read this also read...

What the community is saying...

The Love that Gets Us Through

Lene Andersen