“Drug Holiday”

“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...

Higher Vit D Makes Meds Effective

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...

IV Boniva

IV Boniva is the same medication (Ibandronate) as regular Boniva.  Because it is given as a shot into a vein (IV) it has no heartburn, GERD, esophagus or stomach issues. ...

IV Bisphosphonates

The IV Bisphosphonates are IV Boniva, Reclast and Zometa.  Reclast and Zometa are actually the same drug in different doses for different purposes.  Reclast is the one used for Osteoporosis. ...

Boniva

Boniva is the pill for treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis advertized by Sally Field.  It is taken monthly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. ...