Forteo Increases Bone Thickness on the Inside

October 9, 2014

Forteo (Teriparatide) increases the thickness of the struts making up spongy (cancellous) bone.  Forteo is the only osteoporosis medication to do that.  It also makes the hard outer shell (cortical...

Anabolic Medications Make New Bone

October 6, 2014

Anabolic medication for osteoporosis actually increases bone thickness and strength!  Antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis (Fosamax, Alendronate, Actonel, Atelvia, Boniva, Evista, Reclast, Prolia) only preserve bone. We have talked about all...

Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer

August 24, 2014

Aromatase Inhibitors (AI) do a great job treating Breast Cancers which are Estrogen dependent.  The AI wipe out all Estrogen thereby depriving the breast cancer of a needed stimulus. Unfortunately,...

Androgen Deprivation Therapy – ADT

August 1, 2014

Androgen Deprivation Therapy is used to treat Prostate Cancer.  ADT is usually effective against Prostate Cancer, adding years to a man’s life.  However, ADT can cause Osteoporosis and Fractures, UNLESS...

Acute Phase Reaction

July 26, 2014

An Acute Phase Reaction can occur the first time a person is exposed to a new class of medication.  With each subsequent dose, half as many people have the reaction....

Bisphosphonates Preserve Bone By Slowing Bone Turnover

July 15, 2014

Bisphosphonates accumulate in your bone.  When OsteoClasts gobble up your bone, bisphosphonates are released into the Osteoclasts and disable or kill the Osteoclasts.  This is great news when the problem...

Bisphosphonates are the Most Commonly Prescribed

July 11, 2014

Bisphosphonates are the most commonly prescribed Antiresorptive medications used to prevent or treat Ostoeporosis.  We know them as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate), Actonel (Risendronate), Atelvia (enteric coated Risendronate), and IV...