Osteoporosis Medications Reviewed

Recently a patient asked me to review all osteoporosis medications for her to consider and choose from.  We had already optimized her Calcium intake, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D level, Protein intake, Multiple...

Denosumab – Prolia – OPG Analog

Denosumab (Prolia) mimics the natural process that keeps OsteoClasts (the cells that gobble up bone) under control before menopause.  OsteoCytes release Osteoprotegrin (OPG) when Estrogen (or Testosterone) is on board....

Bisphosphonates are the Most Commonly Prescribed

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...

Bone “Good Enough” for an Antiresorptive?

How do you know when an Antiresorptive medication is best?  First, the situation needs to be beyond the capability to Take Control Naturally with Calcium Citrate and Vitamin D3 alone....

Prolia Is Now For Men Too!

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...

Prolia for Men Too – A Few Men

Prolia has been available for postmenopausal women for 2 years.  It is the only Antiresorptive appropriate for persons with both reflux disease (GERD) and decreased renal function (mild kidney failure). ...