Prescription Medications For Osteoporosis

June 26th, 2009 by admin

These days there are many drug treatments available for osteoporosis. The different options can be confusing even if you are under the care of an excellent physician. Many of us want to be active in our treatment planning. This easy guide will give you an overview of osteoporosis drug therapies. Some of these drugs are prescribed to both osteoporosis patients and people with a low bone density condition called “osteopenia”. post menopause  Drugs in this category include Fortical® and Miacalcin®. Calcitonin is a hormone made by the thyroid gland that controls bone destroyer cells. It slows bone loss and helps prevent spinal fractures. It is prescribed only to persons with osteoporosis, usually to women who are at least five years beyond menopause. 

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