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Treatment Of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis treatment may involve medication along side lifestyle change. Get answers to a number of the foremost common questions on osteoporosis treatment.

Which medications are commonly used for osteoporosis treatment?

Bisphosphonates are the foremost common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include:

 

Alendronate (Fosamax)

Risedronate (Actonel)

Ibandronate (Boniva)

Zoledronic acid (Reclast)

Hormones, like estrogen, can play a task in osteoporosis prevention and treatment. However, there has been some concern about potential side effects tied to the utilization of hormone therapy. Current recommendations tell use rock bottom dose of hormones for the shortest period of your time

Drugs like denosumab, teriparatide and abaloparatide are often employed by anyone with osteoporosis, but are more likely to be recommended for people with unique circumstances, including severe osteoporosis with very low bone density, multiple fractures, steroid use and young age.

 

These drugs, which are injected, my additionally tend to people that can't tolerate an oral bisphosphonatea. Intravenous (IV) sorts of zoledronic acid and ibandronate can also be an option for people that can't tolerate an oral bisphosphonate.

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