Why are medicines for bone loss used?
Medicines for bone loss are used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis.
What are some examples of medicines for bone loss?
Here are some examples of medicines for bone loss. For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names.
- alendronate (Fosamax)
- ibandronate (Boniva)
- raloxifene (Evista)
- risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
- teriparatide (Forteo)
This is not a complete list of medicines for bone loss.
What are the side effects of medicines for bone loss?
Some of the medicines for bone loss may cause problems with your esophagus. In rare cases, these medicines may cause jaw problems.
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