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Osteoporosis medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medications to prevent and treat osteoporosis. While the FDA has approved these medications for postmenopausal women, none have been approved yet for premenopausal women. Only some are approved for men. No natural or alternatives treatments have been studied enough for us to know if they will help with osteoporosis.
strontium ranelate v strontium citrate
- By Dandelion · New reply 5:58 pm
- 33 replies
- Does anyone know if strontium citrate is safer to take than strontium ranelate? I'm just wondering if strontium citrate ingested is more similar to the way that it is ingested naturally. I understand ...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare providers of
- By KMFDallas · New reply 3:23 pm
- 1 reply
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare providers of the results of its postmarketing review of Reclast (Zoledronic Acid), a FDA-approved bisphosphonate administered as a once-yearly ...
Severe leg pain 4 months after Reclast IV
- By marielle1 · New reply yesterday at 3:12 pm
- 8 replies
- I am 54 years old, and was diagnosed with osteoporosis in May '08. Had the Reclast infusion in June '08. In October, I began to experience pain from my knees down to my ankles whenever I sat down to watch ...
Should bisphosphonate treatment be stopped after only 5 years?
- By rmchavin · New reply June 26, 2009
- 4 replies
- There is growing concern among some researchers that bisphosphonates may be adequately beneficial at reducing fracture risk only during the first 5 years of treatment and that the second 5 years of treatment ...
Minimizing the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
- By rmchavin · New reply June 26, 2009
- 7 replies
- Out of every 20 reported cases of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ, ONJ, or BON), only 1 of those 20 cases involved the use of bisphosphonates for the treatment or prevention of ...
Hi
- By Rozanne · New reply June 26, 2009
- 2 replies
- Hi I am due to have the yearly infusion of zoledronic acid [Reclast] quite soon a little worried as it seems an awful lot of medication to go into your system in one go, in two minds what to do. Any advice ...
from Riverleigh
- By riverleigh · New reply June 25, 2009
- 2 replies
- Hi there! Found this site by accident while researching strontium citrate on the web. I have been using Fosamax for three years now and my dexa scan numbers haven't budged. This week I went to a naturapath ...
Checking in after my Reclast IV Infusion
- By sdonesley · New reply June 24, 2009
- 39 replies
- Hello out there, I thought it was time to check in with all of you to let you know I had my Reclast IV Infusion on Wednesday the 27th of February. I was very nervous about doing it - though I researched ...
Zoledronic Acid Okayed for Two-Year Treatment of Osteoporosis
- By KMFDallas · New reply June 24, 2009
- 9 replies
- Zoledronic Acid Okayed for Two-Year Treatment of Osteoporosis By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: June 01, 2009 WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The FDA has approved zoledronic acid (Reclast ...
MDRNA gets FDA approval for osteoporosis nasal spray
- By KMFDallas · New reply June 21, 2009
- 3 replies
- MDRNA gets FDA approval for osteoporosis nasal spray Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) MDRNA Inc. said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its application for a nasal spray for ...
whether to change medication
- By mariabernadette · Posted June 20, 2009
- 0 replies
- on protelus 2g for 3.5 yrs with great results. after my recent dexa scan the consultant suggested that Ichange to a prescription which I would take monthly. However when I went to my GP for prescription ...
Osteoporosis Drug Increases Risk of Dental Complications
- By KMFDallas · New reply June 19, 2009
- 1 reply
- Osteoporosis Drug Increases Risk of Dental Complications By Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Published: January 02, 2009 Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor ...
Calcitonin Injections
- By JilleWhite · New reply June 15, 2009
- 16 replies
- Why do they not seem to use Calcitonin Injections as an option anymore? I did this in the beginning of my diagnosis (16 years ago) & saw significant increase. Am curious and have been revisiting the thought ...
Forteo works!
- By AlisaB · New reply June 14, 2009
- 20 replies
- Hi, everyone. I just wanted to share with you all the results I've had with Forteo. A little bit of background: I'm 28, was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in July. It is most likely pregnancy-related ...
After Forteo?
- By heid · New reply June 10, 2009
- 1 reply
- I'd like to hear what others are taking to maintain their bone density after finishing two year's of Forteo. My endocrinologist and my husband's rheumatologist both say they prescribe Actonel, Fosomax ...
Longevity of medication?
- By Loods · New reply June 9, 2009
- 5 replies
- Does anyone know how long osteoporosis drugs like fosamax stays in the body when you finish taking them? Does it depend on how long you have taken the drug for? I have seen quotes of 1 year up to 10 years ...
Cost of Forteo
- By LibbyDubby · New reply June 3, 2009
- 14 replies
- Has anyone found a source to purchase Forteo for less than $900 a month? I'm asking about the total cost (patient co-pay plus insurance company payment ...
Celiac Disease and Premature Osteoporosis
- By Kinjul · New reply May 28, 2009
- 6 replies
- I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease in Jan. 2007 and have been eating strictly gluten free since then. I just had a DEXA bone density scan since osteoporosis is a complication of undiagnosed celiac ...
Prescription for Vitamin D & Calcium
- By Becka · New reply May 23, 2009
- 8 replies
- Dear Community, My doctor put me on a prescription for 50,000 units of Vitamin D 2 x a week due to very low Vitamin D bloodwork. Anyone taking that much vitamin D? Any side effects? Also, if you are taking ...
problems with generic for FOSAMAX
- By Poet-Lady · New reply May 22, 2009
- 11 replies
- My mother has taken Fosamax for several years. She has just started to take the generic version of the drug. She says that it is causing her a lot of digestion problems. Has anyone been able to use Fosamax ...
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