October 1, 2012
The FDA has approved Prolia for men with osteoporosis, who are “at high risk for fracture”. This affects a sizeable number of men. High fracture risk includes men with crumbling...
February 8, 2012
Here at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, the most common question is: “Which Osteoporosis Medication should I use after a fracture?” We need to know how each...
October 28, 2011
“Drug Holiday”. How does that work? After 5 or more years on Bisphosphonate medication, there is often enough accumulated medication to maintain Bone Mineral Density for 2 or 3 or more years without adding...
October 13, 2011
New evidence shows that you need a vitamin D level much higher than “100%” of federal standards for osteoporosis medications to be fully effective. That is why I always aim for 40 to...
September 29, 2011
A reader writes: “I am 74 female in general good health. I have taken Fosamax and it’s generic for 13 years and have -4 in spine and advancing ostopenia in...
March 26, 2011
Rare cases of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Atypical Fractures of the Femur have been found in patients taking Alendronate. There is not yet any conclusive evidence that Alendronate,...
March 21, 2011
Alendronate is the Generic version of Fosamax. It is taken weekly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. No other food or drink is allowed...
March 16, 2011
Fosamax (Alendronate) was the first widely used pill for Osteoporosis in this country. It is taken weekly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. No...